The Service Medal (Irish: An Bonn Seirbhíse) is a military decoration of the Republic of Ireland, it is awarded to members of the permanent Defence Forces for 10 years or more of service.
| Service Medal An Bonn Seirbhíse | |
|---|---|
 10 Years Service Medal Ribbon.  15 Years Service Medal Ribbon | |
| Type | Military long service medal |
| Awarded for | 10, 15 or 20 Years Service. |
| Presented by |  Ireland |
| Eligibility | Commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and Privates/Seaman/Aircrew of the Defence Forces |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| First awarded | December 1944 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Good Conduct Medal |
| Next (lower) | Service Medal FCÁ and SM |
The service medal was instituted on 13 December 1944 by the Irish government. The design has remained the same since.[1]
Eligibility
editThe 10 year service medal is awarded to all Privates and NCOs for 10 years service.
The 15 Year Service Medal is awarded for completion of a further 5 years service, the ribbon colour is changed to include a gold stripe and a bar is added to the ribbon. Commissioned Officers are awarded this as well, and they receive a bar after 20 years service.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Irish Medals".
- ^ Medals of the Irish Defence Forces, p. 19-20