Emergency Service Medal in Bronze (Local Security Force)

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.IRL.0106.101.01.011

Estimated market value:

$65+ USD

Estimated market value:

$65+ USD

Attributes

Country

Ireland
Makers

P. Quinn Ltd, Dublin; The Jewelry & Metal Manufacturing Co., Dublin
Composition

Bronze
Inscription

Obv: RE NA PRAINNE Rev: NA CAOMNOIRI AITIULA Bar: SEIRBHIS NAISIUNTA
Size

35mm
Version Remarks

This medal is stamped "LAVRENCE CAMPBELL R.H.A." The image of the War Cross is attributed to Medal-Medaille. See the following page for more informaiton: http://www.medal-medaille.com/sold/product_info.php?cPath=498_237&products_id=11195

History

The Emergency Service Medal was awarded to defence services personnel in recognition of service between September 3, 1939, and March 31, 1946. It was awarded to members of the Defence Forces, the Chaplaincy Service, the Army Nursing Service, and the Local Defence Forces for 1 year of service, and to members of the Air Raid Precautions Service, the Irish Red Cross, and the Local Security Forces for 2 years of service. A "1939 1946" clasp was awarded in recognition of each additional 2 years of service. A maximum of 2 clasps could be awarded.

There are 11 different versions of the Bronze Medal that differ in reverse inscription according to the organisation of the recipient. All versions feature an obverse inscription that translates to "Emergency Period," with a suspension bar is inscribed "SEURBHIS NAISIUNTA" (National Service).

FOR SALE / WANTED

Item For Sale By

Be the first to sell this item

I WANT TO SELL THIS ITEM

Wanted By

Be the first to request this item

I WANT THIS ITEM