United States. Army Distinguished Service Cross

Instituted in 1918. In bronze, number impressed "21700" on the edge, measuring 46.5 mm (w) x 51.5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, spotting, original ribbon with brooch pinback, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Army Distinguished Service Cross was instituted on January 2, 1918 by President Woodrow Wilson and is awarded for acts of heroism in the face of the enemy.