the rarest DCM with only 14 awards being made

at the same time the qualifying criteria was amended and applied to OR's as well (from 1st October 2016 for OR's)

Speech to the House of Commons may 13th 1940 - "

The Distinguished Service Cross or DSC originally known as the Conspicuous Service Cross (renamed in 1914) and was awarded across all ranks of the Royal Navy

the clasp shown can be purchased separately

India General Service Medal Miniature Category_Fire Service the rarest DCM with onlyThe first of four general service medals that would cover minor campaigns in India. Insitutued in 1854 this medal continued with the same young head of Queen Victoria on the obverse for 41 years. A total of 24 four clasps were issued to this medal and the maximum number of clasps know to one medal is seven. Originally issued in silver to all ranks, it was awarded in bronze from 1885 to native support personnel such as bearers, sweepers and drivers.