United States - Distinguished Service Cross
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The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) was established by President Woodrow Wilson on January 2, 1918. It is the United States Army's second highest military decoration for soldiers who display extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. It is constructed out of a die struck bronze base that has been black burnished. The obverse features an eagle with outstreached wings, on top of a laurel leaf wreath that is tied together at the bottom with a ribbon that reads: “For Valor”, on top of a Botonnee style cross. The reverse has a rectangular name plate in place of the eagle, no “For Valor” inscription on the ribbon and is otherwise the same as the obverse. The top features a ball loop and ring which holds blue, white and red ribbon. The reverse has a bar that is maker marked: “Grack – GI” with a pin, hinge and catch assembly. It is unissued, with no name to the plate and no number to the arm. It measures 2 inches tall by 1 13/16 inches wide.
| Rating: | NM |
| Item Number: | M-31681 |
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