Named 1913 Army Rifle Association Officer Medal, Irish Red Cross 1939–46, George VI Special Constabulary
Key Information:
• Country: Great Britain and Ireland
• Period: 1913 – 1939–1946
• Quantity: 3 medals
• Two medals named on rim
• Original ribbons present
Medal 1 – Army Rifle Association Medal 1913
Key Information:
• Unit: 4th Bn The King’s Royal Rifle Corps
• Event: Company Match 1913
• Naming: 2nd LIEUT. C. S. PRICE-DAVIES
• Diameter: approx. 38.57 mm
• Material: Bronze
Medal Design:
Obverse inscription: THE ARMY RIFLE ASSOCIATION
Reverse inscription: THE COMPANY MATCH – A COMPANY 4TH BN THE KINGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS – 1913
Condition:
• Clear impressed naming on rim
• Attractive dark bronze patina
• Good detail
• Minor surface wear consistent with age
• Ribbon present
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Medal 2 – Irish Red Cross Service Medal 1939–1946
Key Information:
• Organization: Cumann Croise Deirge na hÉireann
• Bar: Seirbhís Naisiúnta
• Diameter: approx. 35.31 mm
Medal Design:
Obverse inscription: Ré na Práinne (The Emergency Period)
Reverse inscription: Cumann Croise Deirge na hÉireann 1939–1946 (Irish Red Cross Society 1939–1946)
Bar inscription: Seirbhís Naisiúnta (National Service)
Condition:
• Good overall detail
• Ribbon stiff, possibly glued
• Minor surface marks
• Bar secure
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Medal 3 – Special Constabulary Long Service Medal George VI
Key Information:
• Monarch: George VI
• Naming: BERTIE OSENTON
• Diameter: approx. 36.21 mm
Medal Design:
Obverse inscription: GEORGIVS VI D G BR OMN REX F D IND IMP
Reverse inscription: FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SPECIAL CONSTABULARY
Condition:
• Naming clear and readable
• Natural silver tone
• Ribbon shows wear and fraying
• Some stiffness to ribbon
• Suspension intact
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This mixed trio spans pre-First World War British Army shooting competitions, Irish Red Cross service during the Emergency period of WWII, and British Special Constabulary long service under George VI.
The Army Rifle Association medal to an officer of the King’s Royal Rifle Corps offers regimental research potential.
The Irish Red Cross medal reflects Ireland’s neutral wartime service period 1939–1946.
The Special Constabulary medal is named, adding genealogical and archival interest.
Summary:
An original group of three British and Irish medals including two named examples.
A historically interesting mixed lot with research potential and display appeal.