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. A very good example of type.
Condition:, enamel work in good order and most unusually with all the green enamel wreath and the red berries still present, one small enamel cuff pn bottom front arm, overall Good Very Fine, the case scuffed and showing signs of age.
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.
