Recognised courage and self-sacrifice in rescue situations

It is at a level below the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross and is at the equivalent level to the Distinguished Service Cross (for exemplary gallantry at sea) and the Distinguished Flying Cross (for exemplary gallantry in the air)

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

The clasp has a small hole in each corner for sewing onto the ribbon

Ninety days of service is required for qualification

Distinguished Service Cross GV FS Mount Only Recognised courage and self-sacrifice inThe Distinguished Service Cross or DSC_was originally instituted as the Conspicuous Service Cross in June 1901 for award to Warrant and subordinate officers of the Royal Navy where were ineligible for the DSO. It was renamed in October 1914 and opened to all naval officers below the rank of Lieutenant Commander. The bar to signify a second award was authorised in 1916 and a rosette is worn on the ribbon when ribbons alone are worn to denote the bar.