Original U.S. WWI Scarce French-Made 1st Type Distinguished Service Cross Russian Documents Books so the tang must be

so the tang must be unscrewed from the stock before the barrel can be removed

with a height of 3 3/4 at the "handles"

quantity production of the type commenced in response to orders received from the Admiralty

no oxidation we can see

The uniform was tailored by Kahn Tailors of Indianapolis

Original U.S. WWI Scarce French-Made 1st Type Distinguished Service Cross Russian Documents Books so the tang must beOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an extremely scarce Distinguished Service Cross or DSC manufactured in France after the end of the First World War and into the 1920s. The DSC was authorized by Congress on July 9th, 1918, to be awarded for soldiers who display extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. These French made examples are highly sought after due to their unique design & scarcity. The medal retains its original