US WW1 DSM Named and Numbered 2107 . YMU4893b

United States Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) named and numbered with research material. Full wrap brooch. Numbered on rim: 2107. Named on back to: Lt. Col. E.E. Gauche U.S.A. Comes with several photocopies of research material and information and recipient. Worn condition.

Additional Notes: The U.S. Army Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) was established in January of 1918 during WW1. It was awarded for exceptionally meritorious service to the government in a duty of great responsibility, typically to senior officers. The medal features the U.S. coat of arms in gold with the inscription “FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MCMXVIII”.

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