Rogers, Ailbhe and Gosling, Paul
(2019)
Cumann na mBan regelia. Badges, Uniforms & Flags. 1914-1923.
An Cosantóir, March.
pp. 37-39.
Abstract
Cumann na mBan (henceforth CnamB) was founded
in April 1914 as a women’s auxiliary organisation
whose activities included: fi rst aid; the transportation
and concealment of arms, ammunition and despatches;
drilling; intelligence and propaganda work; providing
for men on the run; prisoner network support and weapons
care. The relationship between the CnamB and the
Irish Volunteer leadership, has been explored in depth by
historians, while the 2018 centenary commemorations
drew considerable attention to questions of suff rage and
female republicanism within the movement. However,
there has been a distinct lack of research conducted on the
militaristic aspects of CnamB as an organisation and the
material culture surrounding CnamB, namely uniforms,
badges and fl ags that survive in public and private possession
(Figs. 1-4). This paper will attempt to rectify this and
shed light on the merits of interdisciplinary approaches to
the study of military regalia.
| Item Type: |
Article
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| Keywords: |
Cumann na mBan; regelia; badges; uniforms; flags; 1914-1923; |
| Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Arts,Celtic Studies and Philosophy > History |
| Item ID: |
10606 |
| Depositing User: |
IR Editor
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| Date Deposited: |
05 Mar 2019 15:14 |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
An Cosantóir |
| Publisher: |
J & M Publishing & Media |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
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| Use Licence: |
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