United States. An Army Distinguished Service Medal, C.1918 United Republic of In black and white embroidery

In black and white embroidery

1867 to May 19

12cm x 17cm

measuring 336x199mm

CHICAGO" on the reverse)

United States. An Army Distinguished Service Medal, C.1918 United Republic of In black and white embroideryIn 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