The 1916 Medal is a

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of the

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. 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.

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The 1916 Medal is a bronze circular medal approximately in diameter. The design replicates the official Irish Army crest, a sunburst surmounted by an 8-pointed star. The

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of the medal bears a depiction of the death of Cúchulainn, partially surrounded by a sword belt. On the reverse is the inscription: ''SEAĊTAIN NA CÁSCA 1916'', which translates to "Easter Week 1916". The medal is suspended from a ribbon of half green and half orange, the green to the wearer's right. At the top of the ribbon is a suspension bar from which the ribbon hangs bearing an

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Celtic design.

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{{Easter Rising Orders, decorations, and medals of Ireland

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