Army Distinguished Service Cross Case of Issue (c. 1918)
CATEGORY: Case of Issue
SKU: 02.USA.0102.101.01.C.000
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United States. An Army Distinguished Service Cross Case, c.1918
Instituted in 1918. Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, dark brown dimpled paper exterior on five sides, the bottom with a thatched-look fabric covering, the convex lid with "D.S.C." stamped in gold-coloured ink near the opening, the inside lid lined in white satin and padded, a white fabric-wrapped cardboard insert placed within the base, with the medal bed also lined in white satin and padded, single-elongated hinge, push release closure, measuring 65 mm in width x 122 mm in length x 27 mm in depth, scuffing and/or wear evident on all sides of the dark brown exterior, undulation in the fabric covering on the bottom, very light wear evident in the fabric overlying the hinged area, two pinholes visible in the medal bed from the brooch pinback of the award, with very light soiling in the medal bed from the award itself, very fine.
The Army Distinguished Service Cross was first established by President Woodrow Wilson by Act of Congress on July 9, 1918, and amended on July 25, 1963. The Bronze Cross is awarded to any military or civilian personnel in recognition of service of any capacity with the Army that distinguishes the recipient by acts of heroism in combat that does not merit a Medal of Honor. The Cross is the first award for valour for civilians serving with the Army and is awarded for action against an enemy of the United States, service in military actions involving conflict with a foreign force, or for service with an allied nation engaged in armed conflict against a nation in which the United States is not a belligerent party. Foreign nationals may also be eligible for the award. Approximately 13 281 Crosses have been issued.
The Cross may be awarded posthumously.
Recipients of the Cross who have retired with 20 years or more of service are entitled to a 10 percent increase in retired pay.
There are multiple versions of the Cross which vary by design and size. The first version was designed by Lieutenant Andre Smith and features an oak leaf design ornamenting the arms of the Cross. The second and third versions were designed by Captain Aymor Embury and are of a smaller size and omit the oak leaf design. The second version was manufactured in the United States and depicts the obverse inscription "FOR VALOR" while the third version was manufactured in France and depicts the obverse inscription "E PLURIBUS UNUM."
There may be additional versions of the Cross which differ in composition.
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