Distinguished Service Order, GVR cypher, silver-gilt and enamels, complete with top bar, and housed in its Garrard & Co fitted presentation case. Of Great War period issue.
Condition:,minor staining to the white enamels in places, and enamel missing from two or three of the berries from the surrounding wreath, box scuffed, overall Good Very Fine
Intended to reward commissioned officers below field rank for distinguished service in time of war, and for which the Victoria Cross would not be appropriate. Previously the Companion of the Order of the Bath had sometimes been awarded to junior officers, although intended mainly for those of field rank. It is available to officers in all branches of the armed services.
