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Awarded to recognise both military and some types of civilian service

the wording was amended to:

High-quality die-struck metal construction for a precise and durable finish

Distinguished Service Cross GVI Miniature Category_Gallantry 2nd Awards test flyingMiniature Distinguished Service Cross awarded across all ranks of the RN, RM, Army, and RAF in recognition of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy at sea. A silver bar, with rounded ends, ornamented by the Crown may be issued to DSC holders performing a further act of such gallantry which would have merited award of the DSC. Instituted in 1901, this award was originally known as the Conspicuous Service Cross and was issued