MEDALS

Title

Seactmain na Casga - 1916

Object Name

Medal

Maker

P. Quinn Ltd &The Jewelry and Metal Manufacturing Co. (Primary maker)

Date Made

1941
1941

Place Made

Republic of Ireland: County Dublin: Dublin
Dublin

Description

Bronze eight pointed star on which bears the dying Cuchulainn. Reverse, inscription and 1916 ribbon half green, half orange. This medal was struck for the 25th anniversary of the Easter Rising. It was given to those who were in active service or in Oglaigh na Eireann or similar organisations during Easter week 1916. If those who were entitled but had passed away, the medal was given to the next of kin.

Materials

metal : bronze

Place Collected

Date Collected

1974
1974

Catalogue Number

BELUM.O144.1974

Copyright

National Museums NI