United Kingdom. A Distinguished Service Order Case, c.1945

Hardshelled design on the lid and base, black pebbled exterior on all six sides, inscribed in gold-coloured ink "D.S.O." within an embossed rule, inside lid in white satin, padded and maker marked "GARRARD & Co. Ltd.", the base incorporating a medal bed in violet felt, push release, dual-hinged, measuring 125 mm (w) x 65 mm (h) x 23 mm (d), scuff mark on the lid, near extremely fine.