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Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
TERMS
Originally designated the Conspicuous Service Cross (1901-1914),
the Distinguished Service Cross was awarded to naval personnel,
from Warrant Officer to Lieutenant, for the performance of meritorious
or distinguished services before the enemy. In 1939, Commanders
and Lieutenant-Commanders were also made eligible for the DSC.
Members of the air force or army serving with the fleet were also
eligible.
BARS
Bars were awarded for the performance of subsequent acts of service
before the enemy. The slip-on bar is silver, with a crown in the
centre, and is convex at the ends of the arms. Beginning during
WWII the year of the award of the bar has been engraved on the
back.
DESCRIPTION
A plain silver cross pattee, convex and 1.5625 inches across.
OBVERSE
The obverse shows the Royal Cypher on the circular central medallion
surmounted by a crown. The cyphers GV, GVI and EIIR have been
used for Canadian awards
REVERSE
The reverse is plain, with the year of the award engraved on the
lower arm.
MOUNTING
A large ring (0.75" in diameter) is linked to a small ring
welded to the top arm.
RIBBON
The ribbon is 1.375 inches wide and consists of 3 equal stripes:
navy blue, white, and navy blue. A rosette is worn in undress
to signify a bar.
DATES
The award was originally established in June 1901 as the Conspicuous
Service Cross and changed to the Distinguished Service Cross in
October 1914.
ISSUED
A total of 199 DSC's have gone to Canadians, with 34 first and
5 second bars.
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