United Kingdom: Distinguished Service Medal (D.S.M.). GVI 1st issue obverse legend. Variant model sans reverse 'crown'

A contemporary miniature medalThis variant strike, without any 'crown' on the reverse of the decorationReference 'British Gallantry Awards' (Abbott & Tamplin, 1981), an estimated 7169 x D.S.M.'s were awarded to (including approximately 174-182 awards to allied personnel) during the years of the reign of George V1, 1937-1952 (inc)A rare seen variant DSMCondition: GVF