US$ 84.95
1898 in Woolwich
with a golden national eagle embossed on the outside of the lid
He is listed as having been at the Barrie Garrison after the conflict
and circumscribed below “Per Aspera Ad Astra” (Through difficulties to the stars)
measuring 45 mm (w) x 50 mm (h)
United Kingdom. A First War Distinguished Service Cross, Cased Newly Listed 1898 in WoolwichInstituted 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