United Kingdom. A First War Distinguished Service Cross, Cased Newly Listed achieving the status of "Ace"

achieving the status of "Ace"

1898 in Woolwich

and circumscribed below “Per Aspera Ad Astra” (Through difficulties to the stars)

marked by C

United Kingdom. A First War Distinguished Service Cross, Cased Newly Listed achieving the status of "Ace"Instituted in 1901, Renamed in 1914. In silver, bearing the monogram of King George V in the centre on the obverse, unnamed, maker marked "SG" (Sebastian Garrard), hallmarked with the British lion, marked with a leopard's head (made in London) and date marked "d" (1919) on the reverse, measuring 42. 7 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, scattered tarnishing and surface wear overall, original ribbon with pinback, better than very