Instituted in 1886. ERII. Three-piece construction, in silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 20.5 mm (w) x 23.8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine.
Footnote: The Distinguished Service Order was instituted on September 6, 1886 by Queen Victoria. It is awarded for meritorious or distinguished services by officers of the armed forces in wartime, the recipient entitled to use the post-nominal letters "DSO".

