The Distinguished Service Cross or DSC originally known as the Conspicuous Service Cross (renamed in 1914) and was awarded across all ranks of the Royal Navy

awarded to all ranks

Instituted on 20th June 1974 to reward acts of exemplary bravery

and in the air against Japanese forces between 8 December 1941 and 2 September 1945

An Officer shall be eligible for the award of the Clasp if 22 or more of the 30 years of his or her service has been in the ranks and provided that the other requirements have again been met

Miniature Civilian Service Medal Afghanistan Campaign_GSM 62 to 2007 The Distinguished Service Cross orInstituted by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, this medal is awarded to personnel who are working for the FCO either as direct civil service staff, civilian contractors or certain military personnel. Military Personnel must not be on a tour that also qualifies them for the OSM Afghanistan._This replica which_is cut from the identical die patterns to ensure a high quality copy.