Description: ONLY 2,000 COINS ISSUED! Mint: Royal Dutch Mint Denomination: €15 Quality: Proof Issue limit: 2,000 pcs. Alloy: 92.5% Sterling Silver Diameter: 38.61 mm Weight: 28.28 grams Artist: Eoin MacNeill Box/Capsule: Yes/Yes Certificate: Yes This coin marks 100 years since the formal establishment of the Irish Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann) on October 1, 1924. The National Army (Óglaigh na hÉireann), which traced its origins to the Irish Volunteers formed in 1913, was formed in early 1922 following the split in the IRA over the Anglo-Irish Treaty. Initially operating within a loose legal framework due to the exigencies of the Civil War, the new Irish Free State gave Óglaigh na hÉireann formal legal status, as its democratically raised and maintained military by means of the Defence Forces (Temporary Provisions) Act. This was brought forward by the Minister for Defence, General Richard Mulcahy, and enacted in August 1923. As provided for under Section 22 of this Act, Óglaigh na hÉireann was officially designated the Defence Forces on 1st October 1924. This was one of the most important milestones in establishing a functioning democratic state. One hundred years later the Defence Forces, consisting of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps, continue to serve Ireland with distinction at home and abroad. The obverse features the distinctive cap badge of the Defence Forces - Óglaigh na h-Éireann which is common to all Corps and Services and all orders of dress. The design originates from the badge of the Irish Volunteers and was designed by Professor Eoin MacNeill, Chairman of the National Executive of the Irish Volunteers and adopted by the Irish Volunteers in October 1914 as the official badge of the organisation. The Centrepiece is formed of the letters FF representing Fianna Fáil. The word Fianna is the name of Ireland’s ancient military organisation, circa 3rd Century A.D. forming what then corresponded to the standing Army of the country. The word Fáil translates as ‘Destiny’. Above is the commemorative text THE DEFENCE FORCES - CÉAD BLIAIN (Centenary). The reverse depicts the national insignia of Ireland, the cláirseach or Celtic harp.
Price: 148.4 USD
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
End Time: 2024-12-25T18:38:52.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: PROOF
Denomination: 15 Euro
Composition: Silver
Year: 2024
Fineness: 0.925
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region of Manufacture: Ireland
Certification: Uncertified
