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The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is a third level military decoration awarded to officers, and (since 1993) other ranks, of the British Armed Forces, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and British Merchant Navy and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries. The DSC, which may be awarded posthumously, is granted in recognition of "... gallantry during active operations against the enemy at sea."

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  • Distinguished Service Cross (United Kingdom)
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  • The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is a third level military decoration awarded to officers, and (since 1993) other ranks, of the British Armed Forces, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and British Merchant Navy and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries. The DSC, which may be awarded posthumously, is granted in recognition of "... gallantry during active operations against the enemy at sea."
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Status
  • Currently awarded.
Name
  • Distinguished Service Cross
Type
  • Military decoration.
Caption
  • Obverse of the medal. Ribbon: 36mm, three equal parts of dark blue, white, and dark blue.
eligibility
  • British, Commonwealth, and allied forces.
awarded by
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Total
  • During World War I: 1,983. Since 1945: fewer than 100.
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  • --06-15
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  • ... gallantry during active operations against the enemy.
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  • The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is a third level military decoration awarded to officers, and (since 1993) other ranks, of the British Armed Forces, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and British Merchant Navy and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries. The DSC, which may be awarded posthumously, is granted in recognition of "... gallantry during active operations against the enemy at sea."
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