Distinguished Service Cross GV Stacked Ribbon Bars and the Adriatic Sea (the

and the Adriatic Sea (the theatre of operations)

"The important thing is not what they think of me but what I think of them"

the George Cross may be awarded posthumously

Featuring the traditional regimental colours associated with one of Britain's most celebrated cavalry regiments

Distinguished Service Cross GV Stacked Ribbon Bars and the Adriatic Sea (theThe Distinguished Service Cross or DSC_was originally instituted as the Conspicuous Service Cross in June 1901 for award to Warrant and subordinate officers of the Royal Navy where were ineligible for the DSO. It was renamed in October 1914 and opened to all naval officers below the rank of Lieutenant Commander. The bar to signify a second award was authorised in 1916 and a rosette is worn on the ribbon when ribbons alone are worn to denote the bar.