Ireland: Distinguished Service Medal

An Bonn Seirbhise Dearscna

Ribbon: Green and black, the pattern depending on grade.

Instituted: 18 February 1964.

Awarded: To members of the Defence Forces and members of the Army Nursing and Chaplaincy Services for acts of bravery, courage, leadership, resource or devotion to duty (other than on war service) in the course of service in the Defence Forces.

Grades: 3 (Originally 1st, 2nd and 3rd Class, changing to the present titles in January 1984).

With Honour Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of obverse
With Distinction Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of obverse
With Merit Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of obverse
World Medals Index Text List Ribbon Chart References

Page last updated: 11 September 2011