Distinguished Service Medal GVI Category_ACSM Authentic ribbon colours representing the
Yard notes & kiln story
Description
Authentic ribbon colours representing the colours of the Union Flag — symbolising the unity of the British Commonwealth during wartime
The George Cross (GC) is second in the order of wear in the United Kingdom honours system
Northern Iraq and Southern Turkey 6th April 1991 - 17th July 1991
The first type awards are original medals and have a lead time of approx 10 to 12 weeks
Represents qualifying Merchant Navy service during WW1
Distinguished Service Medal GVI Category_ACSM Authentic ribbon colours representing theThe DSM was expanded during World War Two to include the Merchant Navy and Army, the WRNS and RAF personnel serving aboard ships. Second award bars issued during the war do not carry the date of award on the reverse unlike those of World War One. As in the First World War the majority of awards issued to foreign nationals were issued un named.