So in the song “come out you black and tans” theres a lyrics that says “show your wife how you won medals down in flanders” can someone explain what this is referencing?
It's a touch more complicated than just the bare level of text. More can always be said should others have more to say on Irish service in Flanders and home opinions on it; for the meantime, u/DGBD has a breakdown of 'Come Out Ye Black And Tans'. The line in the chorus about medals in Flanders is covered in the sixth paragraph, the one starting with 'As for the accuracy of the text', but I recommend reading the entire thing to get proper context as to what the song is all about.