Distinguished Service Medal GVI Miniature WW1 FS Mount & Engrave The reverse depicts the bow

The reverse depicts the bow of a vessel within a laurel wreath

the Victoria Cross may be awarded to all ranks of the services and civilians for gallantry in the presence of the enemy

each award being announced in the London Gazette

Ideal for collectors

The number on this replica was copied from the original badge used to create the production die

Distinguished Service Medal GVI Miniature WW1 FS Mount & Engrave The reverse depicts the bowThe 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.