DSM | Distinguished Service Medal 1914 boer Made available to all ranks

Made available to all ranks in 1993 when the Distinguished Flying Medal was discontinued

The George Cross ranks second only to the Victoria Cross in the Order of Wearing of medals

Countries that contributed troops

The SC is awarded: for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril

DSM | Distinguished Service Medal 1914 boer Made available to all ranksInstituted in 1914 by King George V but was discontinued in 1993. Originally intended for Chief Petty Officers and other ranks in the Navy who 'set an example of bravery and resource under fire without performing acts of such pre eminent bravery as would render them eligible for the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal'. Extended in World War II to non commissioned officers and men in the Army and Air Force serving afloat. Recipients are entitled to use the