Distinguished Service Medal (United Kingdom)
| Distinguished Service Medal | |
|---|---|
Obverse and reverse of the medal | |
| Type | Military decoration. |
| Awarded for | Set an example of bravery and resource under fire at sea |
| Presented by | UK and Commonwealth |
| Eligibility | Royal and Commonwealth Naval ratings |
| Status | Discontinued in 1993 |
| Established | 14 October 1914 |
| First award | 1914 |
| Total | Circa 11,311 |
| Ribbon bars. Rosette signifies award of a clasp | |
| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Union of South Africa Queen’s Silver Medal for Bravery (de jure) George Medal (de facto) |
| Next (lower) | Military Medal |
| Related | Distinguished Service Cross |
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The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) was a military decoration awarded until 1993 to personnel of the British Armed Forces, and formerly to personnel of other Commonwealth of Nations, up to the enlisted grade of OR-6, for bravery and resourcefulness on active service.