OFFERED FOR AUCTION IS A GOOD CONDITION US DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS (D.S.C.).
THE D.S.C. IS THE SECOND HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE AWARDED TO A US SOLDIER OR OFFICER OF THE US ARMY. IT IS AWARDED FOR EXTREME BRAVERY IN THE FACE OF THE ENEMY (SEE FULL CRITERIA BELOW). IT RANKS ONLY SECOND TO THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR.
MEDAL IS MAKER MARKED G27 TO REAR PIN (US GOVERNMENT APPROVED). FULL LENGTH RIBBON WITH PIN BACKED ASSEMBLY TO REAR. NOT NAMED OR NUMBERED.
THESE ARE BECOMING VERY COLLECTIBLE AND PRICES ARE RISING ANNUALLY, SO GET IN AND BID ON THIS ONE EARLY.
INTERESTINGLY ENOUGH, BECAUSE OF IT'S RAREITY AND HIGH ORDER IN THE MEDALS AND AWARDS INVENTORY, IT HAS BEN BANNED FOR SALE IN THE US AND AS SUCH IT CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED BY THOSE OUTSIDE OF THE USA (STOLEN VALOR ACT SECTION 740). WHY NOT HAVE A BID AND OWN THIS PIECE YOURSELF?
AWARD CRITERIA: The Distinguished Service Cross is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Army, distinguishes himself or herself by extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of a Medal of Honor; while engaged in an action against an enemy of the Unites States; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing/foreign force; or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing Armed Force in which the United States is not a belligerent party. The act or acts of heroism must have been so notable and have involved risk of life so extraordinary as to set the individual apart from his or her comrades.
BACKGROUND: a. The Distinguished Service Cross was established by President Woodrow Wilson on January 2, 1918. General Pershing, Commander-in-Chief of the Expeditionary Forces in France, had recommended that recognition other than the Medal of Honor, be authorized for the Armed Forces of the United States for service rendered, in like manner, to that awarded by the European Armies. The request for establishment of the medal was forwarded from the Secretary of War to the President in a letter dated December 28, 1917. The Act of Congress establishing this award (193-65th Congress) dated July 9, 1918 is contained in Title 10 United States Code (USC) 3742. The establishment of the Distinguished Service Cross was promulgated in War Department General Order No. 6, dated January 12, 1918.
Description: A cross of bronze, 2 inches in height and 1 13/16 inches in width with an eagle on the center and a scroll below the eagle bearing the inscription "FOR VALOR". On the reverse side, the center of the cross is circled by a wreath with a space for engraving the name of the recipient.
Ribbon: The ribbon is 1 3/8 inches wide and consists of the following stripes: 1/8 inch Old Glory Red 67156; 1/16 inch White 67101; 1 inch Imperial Blue 67175; 1 1/16 inch White; and 1/8 inch Old Glory Red.
THIS WOULD MAKE A GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. 100% GENUINE PIECE. MONEY BACK GUARANTEED.
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AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMERS PAYING VIA POSTAL ORDER WILL RECEIVE A 3% DISCOUNT ON THE SALE PRICE OF EVERY ITEM THEY PAY FOR. YOU CAN'T BEAT THAT!
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