Distinguished Service Medal (United Kingdom)
The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) was a military decoration awarded until 1993 to personnel of the Royal Navy and members of the other services, and formerly to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, up to and including the rank of Chief Petty Officer, for bravery and resourcefulness on active service at sea.
| Distinguished Service Medal | |
|---|---|
Obverse and reverse of the medal | |
| Type | Military decoration. |
| Awarded for | Set an example of bravery and resource under fire at sea |
| Presented by | UK and Commonwealth |
| Eligibility | Royal and Commonwealth Naval ratings |
| Status | Discontinued in 1993 |
| Established | 14 October 1914 |
| First awarded | 1914 |
| Total | Circa 11,311 |
| Ribbon bars. Rosette signifies award of a clasp | |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Union of South Africa Queen’s Silver Medal for Bravery (de jure) George Medal (de facto) |
| Next (lower) | Military Medal |
| Related | Distinguished Service Cross |
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