United Kingdom. A Distinguished Service Medal, George Vi Auction Both open with reinforced buttonholes

Both open with reinforced buttonholes meeting bakelite buttons secured directly to the blouse

(Deutsche Rotes Kreuz): In injection molded aluminum

bronze gilt and white enamels

Anderson & Sons Edinburgh

United Kingdom. A Distinguished Service Medal, George Vi Auction Both open with reinforced buttonholesGeorge VI, Type I with INDIAE IMP (1938 1949). In silver, measuring 36. 2 mm in diameter, contact marks, edge nicks, bruised, replacement ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Distinguished Service Medal was instituted on October 14, 1914 and is awarded to other ranks of the Royal Navy or Royal Marines for distinguished conduct in the face of the enemy, the recipient entitled to use the post nominal letters "DSM".