The Irish war of Independence medal otherwise known as the Black & Tan medal issued
on 21st Janruary 1941 to all people who took part in the Irish war of independence from
January 1919 until the truce in July 1921.
The medal was issued with the'comrac'bar for all those who took an active part in the
war of independence who were members of the old-Irish Republican Army, the Irish Citizens Army,
Fianna Eireann and the Cumann na mBann, which was the women's branch of the Old-IRA. Men with
actual active and armed service such as the famous flying column's were issued with this medal
with the additional 'Comrac' bar.At the bottom of the medal and on top of the box is "COGAD NA
SAOIRSE" meaning the Fight for Freedom.
Flying column
Medal with box of issue
This medal was awarded to Michael Cleary of the Irish volunteers
