A First War American Distinguished Service Cross Buy Now Maltese cross base with rays

Maltese cross base with rays between the arms of the cross

dark patina edge nick and original ribbon on the BWM

the moving front caused by the German Spring Offensive made the task of locating targets difficult in the extreme but the tide of war changed

These pins were awarded (on request) from parachute companies to pilots who successfully bailed out of airplanes

1917 and is documented as being on command at a Drill & General Course on March 5th

A First War American Distinguished Service Cross Buy Now Maltese cross base with raysA First War American Distinguished Service Cross First Type, French made, in bronze, of fine quality manufacture, 40. 8 mm x 47 mm, with ribbon, extremely fine.