Lot of 3 Medals – Army Rifle Association 1913 (Named 2nd Lieut.), Irish Red Cross 1939–46, UK Special Constabulary (Named) – WWI & WWII Era
Medal 1 (Left):
The Army Rifle Association Medal – 1913
Obverse: Crown over crossed rifles and laurel, inscription “THE ARMY RIFLE ASSOCIATION”
Reverse: “THE COMPANY MATCH – A Company 4th Bn The Kings Royal Rifle Corps – 1913”
Edge Inscription (official naming):
"2nd LIEUT. C. S. PRICE-DAVIES, (CAPTAIN)"
Diameter: 38.57 mm
Ribbon: Green with pink stripes
Medal 2 (Center):
Irish Red Cross Service Medal 1939–1946 – Seirbhís Naisiúnta Bar
Obverse: Woman and dog with inscription “Ré na Práinne” (Emergency Period)
Reverse: “Cumann Croise Deirge na hÉireann 1939–1946”
Suspension bar: “Seirbhís Naisiúnta”
Ribbon: Red and white (note: ribbon is stiff, possibly glued)
Diameter: 35.31 mm
Medal 3 (Right):
UK Special Constabulary Long Service Medal – George VI
Obverse: Bust of King George VI
Reverse: “FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SPECIAL CONSTABULARY”
Edge Inscription (official naming):
"BERTIE OSENTON"
Ribbon: Red, white, and black (some fabric wear and damage, stiff ribbon, I think it's underlaid)
Diameter: 36.21 mm
Condition:
Overall good vintage condition with visible age-related patina.
All medals have legible original inscriptions on the rim.
Center ribbon is stiff (possibly glued), and some fraying/wear is visible on others.
Please review high-resolution photos for complete condition details.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This group features two officially named medals, providing excellent research opportunities.
Spanning both military and civil service from the UK and Ireland.
Reflects service in the Army, Red Cross during WWII, and the British police force.
Excellent collectible for genealogists, military historians, or display purposes.
Original and named medal trio representing distinguished WWI/WWII-era service across British and Irish institutions. Scarce and research-worthy group with original ribbons and verified personal inscriptions.
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