RARE WW1 WW2 DSO Distinguished Service Order Medal Award Presentation Case
Item History & Price
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Russell Militaria is proud to present an original George WW1- WW2 Distinguished Service Order (DSO) maker marked case
Up for auction is an original WW1-WW2 era Distinguished Service Order o...riginal presentation case, in great condition. The presentation case is in good condition, with a beautiful aged black patina, and crisp gold gilt lettering on the top reading D.S.O." The case has a working side button that when pressed opens to reveal the medal, and functions well. Exterior of the case has some wear and scratches on reverse bottom corner (please see photos), however is still beautiful on display as this is not visible when on display. The interior of the case has dark blue/purple felt/velvet, and is perfectly designed to fit a DSO Award in tightly. The other side of the case appears to be white silk/cloth material, with a nice black stamped makers mark in the centre. The makers mark sits below the Kings Crown and reads:
"Garrard & Co LTD
Goldsmiths, Jewellers, &c.
TO THE KING
By Special Appointment
TO THE CROWN
24, Albermarine St. W."
This maker is still in service today, and produces very high quality items for the Royal Family. Overall interior of case is in quite good condition.
This is a stunning original case that will complete your D.S.O. Award and increase its value, and is quite a hard item to find! This case was purchased by itself without a medal or provenance, a month after I had recently sold another cased D.S.O. (I had never had either before this year)! I hope this goes to a good home and completes a medal display!
I am offering this lot at $9.99 starting with no reserve!
The History of the Distinguished Service Order:
The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) is a military decoration of the United Kingdom, and formerly of other parts of the Commonwealth, awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime, typically in actual combat. Since 1993 all ranks have been eligible. Instituted on 6 September 1886 by Queen Victoria in a Royal Warrant published in The London Gazette on 9 November, the first DSOs awarded were dated 25 November 1886.
The order was established to reward individual instances of meritorious or distinguished service in war. It was a military order, until recently for officers only, and typically awarded to officers ranked major (or equivalent) or higher, with awards to ranks below this usually for a high degree of gallantry, just short of deserving the Victoria Cross. While normally given for service under fire or under conditions equivalent to service in actual combat with the enemy, a number of awards made between 1914 and 1916 were under circumstances not under fire, often to staff officers, causing resentment among front-line officers. After 1 January 1917, commanders in the field were instructed to recommend this award only for those serving under fire.
From 1916, ribbon bars could be authorised for subsequent awards of the DSO, worn on the ribbon of the original award. In 1942, the award was extended to officers of the Merchant Navy who had performed acts of gallantry while under enemy attack. A requirement that the order could be given only to someone mentioned in despatches was removed in 1943.
Since 1993, reflecting the review of the British honours system which recommended removing distinctions of rank in respect of operational awards, the DSO has been open to all ranks, with the award criteria redefined as 'highly successful command and leadership during active operations'. At the same time, the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross was introduced as the second highest award for gallantry. Despite some very fierce campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan, the DSO has yet to be awarded to a non-commissioned rank.
The DSO had also been awarded by Commonwealth countries but by the 1990s most, including Canada, Australia and New Zealand, were establishing their own honours systems and no longer recommended British honoursecipients of the order are officially known as Companions of the Distinguished Service Order, and are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "DSO". All awards are announced in the London Gazette.
The medal signifying the award of the DSO is a silver-gilt (gold until 1889) cross with curved ends, 1.6 in (4.1 cm) wide, enamelled white and edged in gilt.It is manufactured by Messrs Garrard & Co, the Crown Jewellers.
In the centre of the obverse, within a green enamelled laurel wreath, is the imperial crown in gold upon a red enamelled background. The reverse has the royal cypher of the reigning monarch in gold within a similar wreath and background.
A ring at the top of the medal attaches to a ring at the bottom of a gilt suspension bar, ornamented with laurel. Since 1938 the year of award engraved on the back of the suspension bar. At the top of the ribbon is a second gilt bar ornamented with laurel.
The medals are issued unnamed but some recipients have had their names engraved on the reverse of the suspension bar.
The red ribbon is 1.125 in (2.86 cm) wide with narrow blue edges.
The bar for an additional award is plain gold with an Imperial Crown in the centre. Since about 1938, the year of the award has been engraved on the back of the bar. A rosette is worn on the ribbon in undress uniform to signify the award of each bar.
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Please see my other auctions for great militaria!
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Thank you and happy bidding!! :)
Russell Militaria is proud to present an original George WW1- WW2 Distinguished Service Order (DSO) maker marked case
Up for auction is an original WW1-WW2 era Distinguished Service Order o...riginal presentation case, in great condition. The presentation case is in good condition, with a beautiful aged black patina, and crisp gold gilt lettering on the top reading D.S.O." The case has a working side button that when pressed opens to reveal the medal, and functions well. Exterior of the case has some wear and scratches on reverse bottom corner (please see photos), however is still beautiful on display as this is not visible when on display. The interior of the case has dark blue/purple felt/velvet, and is perfectly designed to fit a DSO Award in tightly. The other side of the case appears to be white silk/cloth material, with a nice black stamped makers mark in the centre. The makers mark sits below the Kings Crown and reads:
"Garrard & Co LTD
Goldsmiths, Jewellers, &c.
TO THE KING
By Special Appointment
TO THE CROWN
24, Albermarine St. W."
This maker is still in service today, and produces very high quality items for the Royal Family. Overall interior of case is in quite good condition.
This is a stunning original case that will complete your D.S.O. Award and increase its value, and is quite a hard item to find! This case was purchased by itself without a medal or provenance, a month after I had recently sold another cased D.S.O. (I had never had either before this year)! I hope this goes to a good home and completes a medal display!
I am offering this lot at $9.99 starting with no reserve!
The History of the Distinguished Service Order:
The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) is a military decoration of the United Kingdom, and formerly of other parts of the Commonwealth, awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime, typically in actual combat. Since 1993 all ranks have been eligible. Instituted on 6 September 1886 by Queen Victoria in a Royal Warrant published in The London Gazette on 9 November, the first DSOs awarded were dated 25 November 1886.
The order was established to reward individual instances of meritorious or distinguished service in war. It was a military order, until recently for officers only, and typically awarded to officers ranked major (or equivalent) or higher, with awards to ranks below this usually for a high degree of gallantry, just short of deserving the Victoria Cross. While normally given for service under fire or under conditions equivalent to service in actual combat with the enemy, a number of awards made between 1914 and 1916 were under circumstances not under fire, often to staff officers, causing resentment among front-line officers. After 1 January 1917, commanders in the field were instructed to recommend this award only for those serving under fire.
From 1916, ribbon bars could be authorised for subsequent awards of the DSO, worn on the ribbon of the original award. In 1942, the award was extended to officers of the Merchant Navy who had performed acts of gallantry while under enemy attack. A requirement that the order could be given only to someone mentioned in despatches was removed in 1943.
Since 1993, reflecting the review of the British honours system which recommended removing distinctions of rank in respect of operational awards, the DSO has been open to all ranks, with the award criteria redefined as 'highly successful command and leadership during active operations'. At the same time, the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross was introduced as the second highest award for gallantry. Despite some very fierce campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan, the DSO has yet to be awarded to a non-commissioned rank.
The DSO had also been awarded by Commonwealth countries but by the 1990s most, including Canada, Australia and New Zealand, were establishing their own honours systems and no longer recommended British honoursecipients of the order are officially known as Companions of the Distinguished Service Order, and are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "DSO". All awards are announced in the London Gazette.
The medal signifying the award of the DSO is a silver-gilt (gold until 1889) cross with curved ends, 1.6 in (4.1 cm) wide, enamelled white and edged in gilt.It is manufactured by Messrs Garrard & Co, the Crown Jewellers.
In the centre of the obverse, within a green enamelled laurel wreath, is the imperial crown in gold upon a red enamelled background. The reverse has the royal cypher of the reigning monarch in gold within a similar wreath and background.
A ring at the top of the medal attaches to a ring at the bottom of a gilt suspension bar, ornamented with laurel. Since 1938 the year of award engraved on the back of the suspension bar. At the top of the ribbon is a second gilt bar ornamented with laurel.
The medals are issued unnamed but some recipients have had their names engraved on the reverse of the suspension bar.
The red ribbon is 1.125 in (2.86 cm) wide with narrow blue edges.
The bar for an additional award is plain gold with an Imperial Crown in the centre. Since about 1938, the year of the award has been engraved on the back of the bar. A rosette is worn on the ribbon in undress uniform to signify the award of each bar.
Good luck and Happy bidding! I combine shipping on ALL purchases!!!
Please see my other auctions for great militaria!
If you have any questions, additional photo requests comments or further information on this item, please contact me and I will get back to you asap!
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R U S S E L L M I L I T A R I A is proud to bring you new militaria every month!
Information:
-Customer satisfaction is very important to us- if you have any questions, comments or information please let me know before leaving feedback and I will work hard to make sure you are satisfied!
-We reserve the right to end all auctions at any time!
-All items shipped outside of Canada and U.S. (with some minor exceptions) MUST be insured and tracked to avoid theft and loss! This protects both the buyer and seller and ensures the safety of the item.
------------------
Shipping
------------------
-We work hard to find the most affordable and safe rate for you! Please wait until AFTER I have sent you an invoice before paying for your item, especially for bidders outside of Canada and U.S. as shipping rates vary widely.
Thank you and happy bidding!! :)
