Ireland 2024 Silver Proof Coin €15 The Defence Forces (college fund)

Description: Ireland 2024 Silver Proof Coin €15 The Defence Forces (all proceeds are going towards college fund) only 2000 of these coins were released. Description 1st October 2024 marks 100 years since the formal establishment of the Irish Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann). The National Army (Óglaigh na hÉireann), which traced its origins to the Irish Volunteers formed in 1913, was formed in early 1922 following the split in the IRA over the Anglo-Irish Treaty. Initially operating within a loose legal framework due to the exigencies of the Civil War, the new Irish Free State gave Óglaigh na hÉireann formal legal status, as its democratically raised and maintained military by means of the Defence Forces (Temporary Provisions) Act. This was brought forward by the Minister for Defence, General Richard Mulcahy, and enacted in August 1923. As provided for under Section 22 of this Act, Óglaigh na hÉireann was officially designated the Defence Forces on 1st October 1924. This was one of the most important milestones in establishing a functioning democratic state. One hundred years later the Defence Forces, consisting of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps, continue to serve Ireland with distinction at home and abroad. This is a private sale, therefore I do not take any returns. All coins are SEALED in original capsule and have NOT been opened or tampered with. P&P in Republic of Ireland is 15 euro P&P Worldwide is 25 euro. Please note I do not make any money on the postage. eBay fees recently went up to 20% If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you

Price: 149 EUR

Location: Eire

End Time: 2024-12-19T15:26:19.000Z

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