| Northern Ireland Home Service Medal | |
|---|---|
 Ribbon of the medal | |
| Type | Long service medal |
| Awarded for | 12 years efficient service |
| Presented by | United Kingdom |
| Eligibility | Part-time members of the Ulster Defence Regiment and Royal Irish Regiment |
| Established | 1992 |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Ulster Defence Regiment Medal[1] |
| Next (lower) | Queen's Medal for Champion Shots[1] |
The Northern Ireland Home Service Medal is a long service medal awarded to members of the Ulster Defence Regiment and its successor the Royal Irish Regiment. Established in 1992, the medal is awarded for 12 years of long and efficient service. Clasps are awarded for six subsequent years of qualifying service.[2] The medal replaced the Ulster Defence Regiment Medal.[3]
- ^ a b "No. 56878". The London Gazette (Supplement). 17 March 2003. p. 3353.
- ^ "JSP 761 Honours and Awards in the Armed Forces" (PDF). Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ^ "The Ulster Defence Medal (UD)". Official Website of The Regimental Association of The Ulster Defence Regiment CGC. The Regimental Association of The Ulster Defence Regiment CGC. Retrieved 16 June 2013.