Genuine An Slua Muiri (Maritime Inscription) Irish Emergency Medal.
Issue to members of the Volunteer Naval Reserve

An Slua Muiri was part of the second line reserve
and was supplementary to the Naval Service created in 1939.

Ribbons: Two types issued; for the Regular Defence Forces and LDF (1-7) a red ribbon with two centre white stripes. For the other issues (8-11) Red with one white stripe. 

Suspension: The ribbon is threaded through a ring that is affixed to the top of the medal and hangs from a bronze pin back brooch bearing the words “Seirḃís Náisiúnta” (National Service). 

Bar: Bars were authorised for each additional two years’ service, consecutive or aggregate, beyond the qualifying period. A maximum of two bars were allowed. The bars which are attached to the ribbon are bronze and bear the dates 1939-1946 with a laurel spray between.

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