Distinguished Service Cross GV Campaign_South Atlantic Originally awarded for 18 years
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Description
Originally awarded for 18 years exemplary service the qualifying period was reduced to 15 years in 1977
professional mounting and display
awarded across all ranks of the RN
Your Medal Display Case will be delivered with fittings and instructions for hanging your medals
Guy's Hospital Silk Tie
Distinguished Service Cross GV Campaign_South Atlantic Originally awarded for 18 yearsThe Distinguished Service Cross or DSC_was originally instituted as the Conspicuous Service Cross in June 1901 for award to Warrant and subordinate officers of the Royal Navy where were ineligible for the DSO. It was renamed in October 1914 and opened to all naval officers below the rank of Lieutenant Commander. The bar to signify a second award was authorised in 1916 and a rosette is worn on the ribbon when ribbons alone are worn to denote the bar.