Republic of Ireland Irish Defence Force Military Ribbons.

[Kev in Deva]

Hallo Gents,

I obtained these while in Ireland on holiday:-

Permanent Irish Defence Force Ribbons:-

1. 10 Years Service Medal Ribbon.

Actual size:- 33mm in width.

Only used on the 10 year Service Medal.

2. 15 Year Service Medal ribbon.

Actual Size:- 33mm in width.

Approximate Stripe Size:- Blue: 13,5mm, Yellow: 7mm, Blue 13,5mm.

This ribbon with the addition of a bar replaces the blue 10 year ribbon on the Service Medal.

For some strange reason the Republic of Ireland's Regular Army do not have any way of showing

that a soldier, sailor, airman / airwoman has more service than 15 years.

However the Irish Reserve Defence Forces do have a "21" year Bar to add to their medal ribbon.

Kevin in Deva.

[Kev in Deva]

3. Irish Commemorative Medal for U.N. Service:-

Actual Size:- 33mm in width.

Green: 5mm, White: 5mm, Orange: 5mm, Blue: 3mm, Orange: 5mm, White: 5mm, Green: 5mm.

Awarded to all Irish Defence Force Personnel, past and present, including deceased members, who have served

at least 1 mission with the United Nations in their Irish military service.

Kevin in Deva. :beer:

[Noor]

Irish LS award

Edited November 10, 2008 by Noor

[Kev in Deva]

Irish? Have you saw this kind a pin system Kevin before?

Its a British Military Bar for the General Service Medal and U.N. Cyprus Service.

So its posted in the wrong section.

Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Edited November 9, 2008 by Kev in Deva