Distinguished Service Cross EIIR Category_Miniature Orders and Decorations although bars were announced by

although bars were announced by the Queen these were second awards to holders of a GVI DCM

sometimes known as the Discharge Badge

The Air Force Cross (GV) was instituted in 1918 by King George V and awarded to officers of the Royal Air Force and other air services for acts of courage

This is an officially licensed Ministry of Defence replica medal

Distinguished Service Cross EIIR Category_Miniature Orders and Decorations although bars were announced byThe Distinguished Service Cross or DSC was originally known as the Conspicuous Service Cross (renamed in 1914) and was awarded across all ranks of the Royal Navy. Army and RAF Officers serving aboard navel vessels were included from 1940. Officers of the Merchant Navy were also included from 1931. The lower limb of the medal is engraved with the year of issue and subsequent awards are denoted by adding a 2nd award bar to the ribbon. Since 1984 this