Military Star
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The Military Star (
Irish Defence Forces
or Chaplaincy Service who were killed or mortally wounded in the line of duty as a result of hostile action by an armed enemy. Initially only awarded for service related deaths that occurred outside of Ireland, in 2012 the award criteria were changed to allow awards for those killed in Ireland.
Appearance
The medal is
Cúchulainn in death in the centre of the medal. The reverse is blank so that the deceased soldier's name, army number, and date and location of death may be engraved.[1]
The medal hangs from a ribbon 35 mm (1.4 in) wide. The ribbon is purple with 2 mm (0.079 in) black stripes at the edge. In the centre is a white stripe 8 mm (0.31 in) wide bisected by a 2 mm (0.079 in) stripe of orange. The white stripe is bordered by 4 mm (0.16 in) green stripes on either side.[1]
The ribbon is suspended at the top from a bronze bar bearing the word, in relief, REMEMBRANCE.[1]
The medal and ribbon were designed by Corporal Dan O'Connell, Defence Forces Ceremonial (now retired).
References
External links
- "Posthumous award of the Military Star to Private Patrick Kelly (RIP) Custume Barracks, Athlone 16 July 2012". Department of Defence. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
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| War of Independence Medals | ||
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