United States. An Army Distinguished Service Medal, Boxed United Republic of was born on December 24

was born on December 24

on loop for suspension from its period original wartime ribbon with clasp

the reverse marked “P11”

the reverse medallion features a laurel branch surrounded by the inscription AL MERITO

United States. An Army Distinguished Service Medal, Boxed United Republic of was born on December 24Instituted in 1918. In fire gilt bronze with blue enamels, measuring 37. 7 mm (w) x 42 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 35 mm (w) x 10. 7 mm ribbon bar, in their cardboard box of issue, with the Robbins Co. of Attleboro, Massachusetts manufacturer's label affixed to the end panel. Footnote: The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is a military decoration