Ireland, Republic. A General Service Medal 1917-1921 certificate_of_authenticity with evidence of period catch

with evidence of period catch repair

Worn by DRKfemale personnel who were on active service

while escorting three troopships

Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords (zinc with a copper coloured gilt

Ireland, Republic. A General Service Medal 1917-1921 certificate_of_authenticity with evidence of period catchBronze, obverse illustrating the Arms of the Four Provinces of Ireland, with a Flying Column Volunteer standing in the centre, with EIRE (Ireland) and the inscription "Cogadh na Saoirse" (The Fight for Freedom) below, reverse illustrates a palm leaf, symbolic of victory, 41. 5 mm, original ribbon suspended from a bronze hanger, missing its pinback, light contact, cleaned, near extremely fine. Footnote: This medal was awarded to those who took part in