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Why was this cert issued?

Zamboni · 2009-08-01 17:02:00

Hi, I was hoping someone could explain why this cert was issued or its background? It is dated 1944. I removed name for anonymity. I understand the Irish but is it a certificate of service? Any help appreciated. :)

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01-08-2009 6:02pm

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Zamboni

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Hi,

I was hoping someone could explain why this cert was issued or its background?
It is dated 1944. I removed name for anonymity.
I understand the Irish but is it a certificate of service?
Any help appreciated.

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#2 01-08-2009 6:02pm
Zamboni

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#3 01-08-2009 6:13pm
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Possibly to do with qualifying for a pension?
From :http://193.178.1.79/1927/en/si/0013.html mentions service in Oglaigh na hÉireann as making one eligible. By 1944 I suppose many of them were coming up to pension age.

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#4 01-08-2009 6:15pm
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Here's a similar one which was put up for auction:
http://www.jamesadam.ie/BidCat/detail.asp?SaleRef=7025&LotRef=525

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#5 01-08-2009 6:19pm
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Ha I just found that auction one myself. :pac:
Could be for a pension alright...

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