981 DSOs were awarded during World War I

On the merger of the RNR and RNVR into the RNR in 1957 the ribbon changed from green with white edges and a central stripe to 5 equal stripes of blue

as necessary

The Air Force Cross (GVI) was awarded to officers of the Royal Air Force and other qualifying air services for acts of courage

The GVI issue of this medal was awarded unnamed

Royal Marines Cufflinks Collection_Monarchs & Leaders 981 DSOs were awarded duringMilitary cufflinks featuring the Royal Marines_insignia. Enamelled an finished with a roust plated and complete with torpedo fittings. Your Cufflinks will arrive in a velvet pouch for safe keeping.