Ireland, Republic. A Charles Stewart Parnell, Irish Republican Army Medal 1891 Auction voluntary enlistment was unregulated and

voluntary enlistment was unregulated and skilled men were joining up and leaving companies with a shortage of skilled labour essential to maintaining the country's war capability

oval shaped die stamped bronzed metal alloy

he was transferred to No

its lower counterpart also features eight carved notches

Ireland, Republic. A Charles Stewart Parnell, Irish Republican Army Medal 1891 Auction voluntary enlistment was unregulated andIn white metal, obverse illustrating the left facing bust of Irish nationalist politician Charles Stewart Parnell, surrounded by the inscription "IRELAND'S ARMY OF INDEPENDENCE 1891", within an open ended wreath formed by maple leaves and shamrocks, reverse inscribed "LET MY LOVE BE CONVEYED TO MY COLLEAGUES AND THE IRISH PEOPLE", marked "Rd 201505" and maker marked "JOHNSON", measuring 27 mm in diameter, surface wear on the bust, spotting, contact