Distinguished Service Cross GVI Civilian Service the dissolution of the Monasteries

the dissolution of the Monasteries and the legal union of England and Wales

the famous Hamlet skull

scarlet and white ribbon colours

used between 1916 and 1930

This Medal was awarded to members of the armed services

Distinguished Service Cross GVI Civilian Service the dissolution of the MonasteriesThe Distinguished Service Cross or DSC 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. The GVI issue of this