Service Medal (Republic of Ireland)
| Service Medal An Bonn Seirbhíse | |
|---|---|
10 Years Service Medal Ribbon. 15 Years Service Medal Ribbon | |
| Type | Military long service medal |
| Awarded for | 10, 15 or 20 Years Service. |
| Presented by | Ireland |
| Eligibility | Commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and Privates/Seaman/Aircrew of the Defence Forces |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| First award | December 1944 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Good Conduct Medal |
| Next (lower) | Service Medal FCÁ and SM |
The Service Medal (Irish: An Bonn Seirbhíse) is a military decoration of the Republic of Ireland, it is awarded to members of the permanent Defence Forces for 10 years or more of service.
The service medal was instituted on 13 December 1944 by the Irish government. The design has remained the same since.