United States. An Army Distinguished Service Medal, C.1918 United Republic of measuring 336x199mm

measuring 336x199mm

1911-1921 issue

versus the records available from the Air Ministry

In black and white embroidery

United States. An Army Distinguished Service Medal, C.1918 United Republic of measuring 336x199mmIn bronze gilt with blue enamels, number impressed "1858" on the edge, the first "8" double struck, measuring 38 mm in diameter, chipping evident in the blue enamels between "FOR" and "DISTINGUISHED", scattered gilt wear on the reverse, original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 36. 5 mm (w) x 10. 5 mm (h) ribbon bar with pinback, very fine. Footnote: The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is a military award of the United States Army that