Distinguished Service Cross GVI Miniature Category_World War II It recognises the vital contribution

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)

Lebanon 7th February 1983 - 9th March 1984

and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy in the air

There are rare instances of a single clasp and as with the Queen's medal

Its distinctive watered ribbon uses shaded red

Distinguished Service Cross GVI Miniature Category_World War II It recognises the vital contributionMiniature 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