Ireland, Republic. A General Service Medal, 1917-1921 Auction (Richard Sieper & Sohne) with

(Richard Sieper & Sohne) with leather tab also marked and dated 1942

topped by an inscription of “DDAC GAU 5 WESTFALEN”

000 who surrendered

The pair exhibits wear to the brass throughout and cracking to the grip

Ireland, Republic. A General Service Medal, 1917-1921 Auction (Richard Sieper & Sohne) with(An Bonn Seirbhise 1917 1921). Instituted in 1941. In bronze, un named, measuring 41. 2 mm in diameter, original ribbon suspended from a hanger, very light contact, dark patina, very fine. Footnote: The General Service Medal was instituted on January 21, 1941 and awarded to participants in the struggle for independence between the Easter Uprising of 1916 to the ratification of the treaty which ensured independence from Britain and the establishment of