King George V's Visit Police Commemoration Medal 1911 (Ireland). Commonly referred to as the Visit to Ireland Medal 1911, it was awarded to those members of the Irish Police Forces on duty during the various engagements of King George V's visit to Ireland in 1911, i.e. members of the Royal Irish Constabulary and the Dublin Metropolitan Police who were on duty at engagements during King George's visit. Additionally, members of the Civil Service Staffs of both Police Forces who were on duty at Dublin Castle during the visit received the medal, as did some members of the Dublin St Johns Ambulance Brigade, the Kingstown Harbour Police and the local Parks Constabularies.
A scarce medal with a total of 2,477 medals awarded.
In nice, toned condition with original ribbon and single swing mount. Sold with a single ribbon bar mounted on lugs with a cotter pin.
