War of Independence medal With Comrac bar

Selling this original War of Independence medal With Comrac bar. This is from my own personal collection.

You will not find a nicer example.

The "Comrac" medal is the combat variant of the 1917–1921 Service Medal, an official Irish military decoration awarded to veterans of the Irish War of Independence. It is popularly known as the "Black and Tan Medal" due to the distinctive black and tan vertical panels on its ribbon.

Key Facts About the MedalThe "Comrac" Bar: The word Comrac (or Comhrac) translates from Gaelic to mean "Combat" or "Struggle". This specialized metal bar was strictly issued to individuals who saw active combat duty against British Crown forces between January 1919 and July 1921.

The Non-Combat Variant: Veterans who were active members of organisations like the Irish Republican Army (IRA), Cumann na mBan, Fianna Éireann, or the Irish Citizen Army, but did not participate in direct combat, received the exact same medal but without the Comrac bar

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