Original U.S. WWII Distinguished Service Cross & Ribbon Set Antique Smith & Wessons Government Printing Office: 1942—O-496733

Government Printing Office: 1942—O-496733

In the late 1920's the navy began to form Special Naval Landing Forces as standing regiments (albeit of battalion size)

There is a manufacturers stamp on the crown of the lining

As this is an EM/NCO cap with a plain chin strap

which included members of the Territorial Army (TA)

Original U.S. WWII Distinguished Service Cross & Ribbon Set Antique Smith & Wessons Government Printing Office: 1942—O-496733Original Items: Only One Set Available. The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the United States Army's second highest military decoration for soldiers who display extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. Actions that merit the Distinguished Service Cross must be of such a high degree that they are above those required for all other U. S. combat decorations, but which do not meet the criteria for the Medal of Honor. The Army