{"product_id":"the-1916-easter-rising-pendant","title":"The 1916 Easter Rising Pendant (Limited-Edition)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 1916 Medal was instituted on 24 January 1941 and was to be issued to persons with recognised military service during Easter Week 1916. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOver 2,500 of the original medals were awarded to veterans of the Rising, \u003c\/span\u003eand now, for the first time ever, myself and Tim Coffey Jewellery have created a handcrafted wearable pendant, commemorating the men, women, and children who fought for Ireland’s freedom on Easter Week 1916.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe front of the pendant shows the death scene of Cú Chulainn, the legendary warrior from Irish mythology. After being mortally wounded, Cú Chulainn tied himself to a standing stone so he could die on his feet, facing his enemies. A raven then landed on his shoulder, confirming that he was dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe back is inscribed “Seaċtṁain na Cásca 1916” meaning “Easter Week 1916”. And it’s inscribed in the old Irish Cló Gaelach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOne of the most important features of this pendant is the shape:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe story of this sunburst shape stretches all the way back to Na Fianna, the ancient band of Irish warriors who were led by figures such as Fionn Mac Cumhaill. The emblem attributed to Na Fianna was the Gal Gréine, which means “sunburst”. The Irish harp often overshadows it, but one of Ireland’s most important historical symbols is the sunburst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe word “Fianna” has been also been used in modern Irish history, such as the Fenians and Na Fianna Éireann, and so has the sunburst emblem. Even songs have connections to Na Fianna, when Óró Sé Do Bheatha ‘Bhaile was re-written by Patrick Pearse in the lead up to the Easter Rising, he didn’t call the song \"Óró\" like we do, he named it\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e“An Dord Féinne”, meaning “The Chant of the Fianna”. And the circle of flames, beneath an 8 pointed star, represents the ancient battle symbol of Ireland, the sunburst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Size: 1.06 inch (27mm) diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Material: Sterling Silver\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 12 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Handcrafted by Tim Coffey Jewellery in County Mayo, Ireland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• The first wearable version of this medal ever created\u003cbr\u003e• 20-inch necklace included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese pendants are a limited-edition run. There are less than 20 pendants available and unfortunately, they will not be reproduced for the foreseeable future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis pendant is a handcrafted replica of the 1916 Easter Rising service medal. It is modelled off an original medal, but the pendant is not an original piece. It is a downsized version so it can be wearable on a chain\/necklace. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Davy Holden History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59085452935516,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/9294\/2428\/files\/1_5f5c98e8-479d-4612-8cca-7df2a52da888.png?v=1789138736","url":"https:\/\/davyholdenhistory.com\/products\/the-1916-easter-rising-pendant","provider":"Davy Holden History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}