1916 Medal

1916 Medal
An Bonn 1916
Ribbon of the medal
Awarded forService during the Easter Rising
Presented by Ireland
EligibilityThose who served in a military capacity during the week of 23 April 1916
Established24 January 1941

The 1916 Medal is a service medal of the Republic of Ireland. Established 24 January 1941, the medal was awarded to those who rendered recognised military service during the week of 23 April 1916 during the Easter Rising.[1]

  1. ^ "THE 1916 MEDAL" (PDF). Military Archives. Defence Forces Ireland. Retrieved 30 June 2016.