United Kingdom. A First War Distinguished Service Cross, Cased Auction his citation appearing in the

his citation appearing in the Third Supplement to the London Gazette 30530 of Friday

25th April

a cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a brass core (non-magnetic) within a ribbed border

addressed to Mrs M Peacock

the scroll with blue enamel is inscribed ERRICHTET DEN XXV DEC MDCCCIX (Established December 25 1809)

United Kingdom. A First War Distinguished Service Cross, Cased Auction his citation appearing in theInstituted in 1901, Renamed in 1914. In silver, bearing the monogram of King George V in the centre on the obverse, unnamed, maker marked "SG" (Sebastian Garrard), hallmarked with the British lion, marked with a leopard's head (made in London) and date marked "d" (1919) on the reverse, measuring 42. 7 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, scattered tarnishing and surface wear overall, original ribbon with pinback, better than very