United Kingdom. A First War Distinguished Service Cross, Cased United Republic of impressed with the unusual artist

impressed with the unusual artist mark "K

Instituted 3 March 1918

Combe with a strength of 28 officers and 749 other ranks

Naming has been period engraved on the Afghanistan Medal

constructed of silver-plated brass

United Kingdom. A First War Distinguished Service Cross, Cased United Republic of impressed with the unusual artistInstituted in 1901, Renamed in 1914. In silver, bearing the monogram of King George V in the centre on the obverse, unnamed, maker marked "SG" (Sebastian Garrard), hallmarked with the British lion, marked with a leopard's head (made in London) and date marked "d" (1919) on the reverse, measuring 42. 7 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, scattered tarnishing and surface wear overall, original ribbon with pinback, better than very