Irish War of Independence Medal with Cormac bar

Irish War of Independence Medal IRA Black and Tan medal with Comrac bar. The history of the IRA Black and Tan medal with Comrac bar: “IRA Black & Tan medal” is the Irish War of Independence Medal, 1919-1921. Collectors often call it the “Black and Tan medal” simply because it commemorates the conflict period in which the Black & Tans operated — but the Black & Tans themselves never received this medal. It was issued by the Irish state as a recognition medal for service on the IRA / independence side in the War of Independence (1919-1921).