United Kingdom. A First War Distinguished Service Cross, Cased Newly Listed with a golden national eagle

with a golden national eagle embossed on the outside of the lid

ornate oak leaf hanger with pinback

He started his sports career relatively late in life

marked by C

measuring 45 mm (w) x 50 mm (h)

United Kingdom. A First War Distinguished Service Cross, Cased Newly Listed with a golden national eagleInstituted in 1901, Renamed in 1914. In silver, bearing the monogram of King George V in the centre on the obverse, unnamed, maker marked "SG" (Sebastian Garrard), hallmarked with the British lion, marked with a leopard's head (made in London) and date marked "d" (1919) on the reverse, measuring 42. 7 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, scattered tarnishing and surface wear overall, original ribbon with pinback, better than very