United States. An Army Distinguished Service Medal, C.1918 United Republic of 1911-1921 issue

1911-1921 issue

Better than very fine condition overall

but remains looped around the original drawstring via the reinforced hole

front cover illustrating the The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India

1867 to May 19

United States. An Army Distinguished Service Medal, C.1918 United Republic of 1911-1921 issueIn bronze gilt with blue enamels, number impressed "1858" on the edge, the first "8" double struck, measuring 38 mm in diameter, chipping evident in the blue enamels between "FOR" and "DISTINGUISHED", scattered gilt wear on the reverse, original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 36. 5 mm (w) x 10. 5 mm (h) ribbon bar with pinback, very fine. Footnote: The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is a military award of the United States Army that