United States. A French-Made Army Distinguished Service Cross, C.1918 Hold mint uncleaned but very lustrous

mint uncleaned but very lustrous piece

1871 in Insterburg (modern day Chernyakhovsk

developing submarine warfare tactics

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 mint uncleaned but very lustrousType 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.