War of independence medals

chem

A friend of mine has two war of independence medal, that belonged to his garndad. One is silver the other bronze. He had a gold one but it was nicked afew years back. Im just wondering if there is any way he can get a replacement one, or can one be restruck if he provides name, rank, number etc?

I think a medal can be re-issued in the UK but unsure if its the same here?

Thanks for any help.

arnhem44

Hi Chem,not sure about war of independence medals but the later medals can be reissued,as the WOI medals weren't issued till the forties(I think)I can't see why they should be any different,the lads here will no doubt be able to help,pity to here about the one been robbed,theres some horrible people out there

enfield

You can buy copies on ebay.
Regards.
Tom.

danpatjoe

chem wrote: »

One is silver the other bronze. He had a gold one but it was nicked afew years back.

Hi chem,
are you refering to IRISH war of Independence medals??
I have never heard of a gold or silver version. The 50th anniversary commemoration medal of 1971 had a gold-like colour, but as far as I am aware, all the of original (both standard and 'comrac' versions) medals were bronze.

- Dan

Rashers

Give the Dept of Defence a buzz. They replaced my late father's medals that had gone missing. They were very nice and helpful on the phone too.

(Like danpatjoe I too have never heard of a silver or gold version.)

testicle

Irish War of Independence medals will not be replaced by the Department of Defence, as thye attract a very high value if resold. There are currently a few replicas for sale on eBay.

There are no such things as silver and gold versions. They are all made from bronze.

Rashers

testicle wrote: »

Irish War of Independence medals will not be replaced by the Department of Defence, as thye attract a very high value if resold.

May be different if you can prove that you're next of kin.

testicle

Rashers wrote: »

May be different if you can prove that you're next of kin.

No, it isn't. A NoK is as likely as the next man to sell it on. What they will do is issue a certificate.

Rashers

testicle wrote: »

No, it isn't. A NoK is as likely as the next man to sell it on. What they will do is issue a certificate.

Well that's a decision if made that I would most definitely appeal to the relevant minister about. There are some things, and people, that cannot be bought.

testicle

The Minister made the decision.

http://www.defence.ie/website.nsf/Release+ID/61CBD5C625E4402A802571BC00490248?OpenDocument

chem

Im just going on what he has said to me. I will call round to him today and try get pics of the two he has. Will post them when I get them. Id say even a cert might do. Thanks for the help;)