Distinguished Service Medal 1937-47

Obverse: Head of King George VI crowned (L). Legend: "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR: OMN:REX:F:D:INDIAE:IMP". Reverse: The royal crown above and a laurel wreath, tied with a bow, enclosing the Inscription: "FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE". Specimen, Uninscribed. Fitted with a bar and dark blue ribbon with broad white band divided by a narrow dark blue stripe.

Object Details

ID: MED0439
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Gallantry award
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Metcalfe, Percy
Date made: 1937
People: King George VI
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: x x x 36 mm