United States. A French-Made Army Distinguished Service Cross, C.1918 Hold dated December 16

dated December 16

developing submarine warfare tactics

He was discharged from the Service under Routine Order 1029 (10) as "Unable to meet the required military physical standards" at No

49 mm x 136 mm

Just above at the waist on the right side are two reinforced button holes

United States. A French-Made Army Distinguished Service Cross, C.1918 Hold dated December 16Type II. In bronze, French made, reverse engraved with the dates "1917" and "1918" on the 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock arms respectively, the arms at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock engraved "GORDON BROWN" and "LIEUT. H B M N" respectively, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 51. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, light contact, lightly soiled original ribbon, better than very fine.