IRA/INV Uniform

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Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier

Hi Guys,

Just looking for some info, I have a pic of my Great grandfather aged 14 as an Irish Volunteer (we believe he became a lieutenant, and there is note a Patrick "
Paddy" Mullally was captured in 1922 leading an IRA column.... he was born same time and county as my g-grandad but who knows...).

Can anyone tell me his chest insignia and uniform please, plus any help with research would be great

Tom

4 years later I get back to this pic. I believe the circular badge on his chest could be a "Fainne". It was worn by those that had fluency in Gaelige (Irish)