United States. An Army Distinguished Service Medal, C.1918 United Republic of 1867 to May 19

1867 to May 19

12cm x 17cm

measuring 336x199mm

but remains looped around the original drawstring via the reinforced hole

front cover illustrating the The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India

United States. An Army Distinguished Service Medal, C.1918 United Republic of 1867 to May 19In bronze gilt with blue enamels, number impressed "1858" on the edge, the first "8" double struck, measuring 38 mm in diameter, chipping evident in the blue enamels between "FOR" and "DISTINGUISHED", scattered gilt wear on the reverse, original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 36. 5 mm (w) x 10. 5 mm (h) ribbon bar with pinback, very fine. Footnote: The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is a military award of the United States Army that