Service Medal FCÁ and SM
The Service Medal FCÁ and SM (Irish: An Bonn Seirbhíse FCÁ agus SM) is a military decoration of the Republic of Ireland, it is awarded to members of the Reserve Defence Forces for 7 years or more of service.
| Service Medal FCÁ and SM An Bonn Seirbhíse FCÁ agus SM | |
|---|---|
 7 Years Service Medal Ribbon.  12 Years Service Medal Ribbon | |
| Type | Military long service medal |
| Awarded for | 7 ,12 or 21 Years Service. |
| Presented by |  Ireland |
| Eligibility | Commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and Privates/Seaman/Aircrew of the Reserve Defence Forces |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| First awarded | June 1961 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Service Medal |
Established in 1961 to award long-serving members of the Reserve Defence Forces.
Eligibility
All NCO's, Privates and Commissioned officers of the Reserve Defence Forces are awarded the medal after 7 years of service.
After 12 years, a new Ribbon with a gold stripe is awarded, as well as a bar.
After 21 Years a bar inscribed with "21" is awarded and attached to the ribbon.[1]
References
- Medals of the Irish Defence Forces, p. 21
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