Irish Army (an tArm) Cap Badge.
A bronze cap badge for an tArm (Irish Army). Ireland.
an tArm - Irish Army.
"Óglaiġ na h-Éireann" - Irish Volunteers.
In good condition complete with lugs. Shows some wear. Ref: CC19.
A bronze cap badge for an tArm (Irish Army). Ireland.
an tArm - Irish Army.
"Óglaiġ na h-Éireann" - Irish Volunteers.
In good condition complete with lugs. Shows some wear. Ref: CC19.
A bronze cap badge for an tArm (Irish Army). Ireland.
an tArm - Irish Army.
"Óglaiġ na h-Éireann" - Irish Volunteers.
In good condition complete with lugs. Shows some wear. Ref: CC19.
The Irish Army (Irish: an tArm) is the land component of the Defence Forces of Ireland.
The design of the Army Badge which is prescribed in Defence Force Regulations as follows:
"...As a component of rank insignia and which is specified in the Third Schedule as the form of the cap badge, shall be comprised of a sunburst - An Gal Gréine, surmounted by an 8-pointed star, a point of the star being uppermost, bearing the letters "FF" (in Gaelic characters) encircled by a representation of an ancient warrior's sword belt on which the words "Óglaigh na hÉireann" are inscribed."
Inscription:
"FF" - Fianna Fáil - "Fianna of Inis Fáil", i.e. Army of Ireland (the political party Fianna Fáil formed in 1926 adopted the same name).
"Óglaiġ na h-Éireann" - Irish Volunteers.