United States. An Army Distinguished Service Medal, C.1918 United Republic of but remains looped around the

but remains looped around the original drawstring via the reinforced hole

versus the records available from the Air Ministry

12cm x 17cm

1867 to May 19

Better than very fine condition overall

United States. An Army Distinguished Service Medal, C.1918 United Republic of but remains looped around theIn 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