Awarded for acts of heroism and courage in extreme danger

It was later made available to equivalent ranks in the RN and Army for acts of valour in the air

The clasp is sewn directly onto the ribbon

in descending order of precedence:

namely CGM

Distinguished Service Medal GV Campaign_India General Service 1849-1939 Awarded for acts of heroismInstituted on 14th October 1914 for award to Petty Officers and ratings of the Royal Navy, NCO's and other ranks of the Royal Marines and all other personnel holding corresponding ranks in the naval forces. The first world war saw 4100 awards made, bars for this period have the date of award engraved on the reverse.