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Distinguished Service Cross

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Description

A cross of bronze, 2 inches in height and 1 13/16 inches in width with an eagle on the center and a scroll below the eagle bearing the inscription "FOR VALOR". On the reverse side, the center of the cross is circled by a wreath with a space for engraving the name of the recipient.

Information Courtesy of Department of Defense (DOD)

Index: Distinguished Service Cross

  1. Description
  2. Ribbon
  3. Criteria
  4. Background
  5. Special Entitlements

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