United Kingdom: Distinguished Service Medal

Ribbon: Blue with a double white central stripe.

Instituted: 14 October 1914.

Awarded: To other ranks of the Royal Navy or Royal Marines for distinguished conduct in the face of the enemy.

Post-nominal letters: DSM

George V Type 1
1914-1930
George V (Type 1), Obverse George V (Type 1), Reverse
George V Type 2
1930-1937
Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
George VI Type 1
1938-1949
George VI (Type 1), Obverse George VI (Type 1), Reverse
George VI Type 2
1949-1953
Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Elizabeth II Type 1
1953-1957
Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Elizabeth II Type 2
1957-date
Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
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