This medal is in excellent condition. It was awarded to all those who served for the qualifying period in the Irish Free State Defence forces during World War Two in a permanent capacity in either the Army, Navy or Air Corps.
The reverse has the Gaelic inscription “Fórsaí Cosanta 1939 – 1946″ This is Irish for “Defence Forces”
The suspension brooch on reverse is stamped “QUINN” This is the Dublin based manufacturing company that also made badges for the Irish Volunteers.
Categorized in Post 1922 Irish Medals