Distinguished Service Cross EIIR MiniatureMiniature Distinguished Service Cross awarded across all ranks of the RN, RM, Army, and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy at sea. A silver bar, with rounded ends, ornamented by the Crown may be issued to DSC holders performing a further act of such gallantry which would have merited award of the DSC. Instituted in 1901, this award was originally known as the Conspicuous Service Cross and was issued

It recognises the extraordinary courage

It recognises the vital contribution of those who worked tirelessly to protect their nations between 3 September 1939 and 8 May 1945 (Europe) and up to 2 September 1945 (the Far East)

Professional medal mounting available

The KBE or DBE:

the AFM was discontinued and the AFC became available to all ranks of all services for exemplary gallantry in the air not in presence of the enemy

It recognises the bravery and endurance of those who served on land

Army and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry in the air on non active operations

who crossed into Belgium and France

During World War 1 it was also available to equivalent ranks in the Royal Naval Division and Royal Marines (RM) and it later became available to equivalent ranks in the RAF for acts of gallantry on land

it is sometimes referred to as 'The Mons Star' due to the majority of the recipients being involved in the retreat from Mons

Around 1900 awards of the DCM were made during World War Two with nine recipeints receiving a bar

Eligible personnel