Distinguished Service Cross (United Kingdom)
The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is a third-level military decoration awarded to officers; and, since 1993, ratings and other ranks of the British Armed Forces, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and the British Merchant Navy have been included. Additionally, the award was formerly awarded to members of other Commonwealth countries.
| Distinguished Service Cross | |
|---|---|
| Obverse of the Cross Ribbon bar for further award | |
| Type | Military decoration |
| Awarded for | Gallantry during active operations against the enemy at sea |
| Description | Plain silver cross with rounded ends, 43 mm max height and width |
| Presented by | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| Eligibility | British, (formerly) Commonwealth, and allied forces |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 15 June 1901 (as Conspicuous Service Cross), renamed October 1914 |
| Total | At least 6,658 Crosses and 603 bars |
Distinguished Service Cross ribbon: without bar, and with one and two bars | |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Royal Red Cross, First Class |
| Next (lower) | Military Cross |
| Related | Distinguished Service Medal |
The DSC is "awarded in recognition of an act or acts of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy at sea." Since 1979, it can be awarded posthumously.
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