United States. An Army Distinguished Service Medal, C.1918 Hold National Institute of Colonization insignia

National Institute of Colonization insignia in gold-colored ink and silver name plate affixed to the lid

4th Allied Tactical Air Force in Europe

before being placed under the auspices of the Military Hospitals Commission Command in Toronto

earning him the South Africa Medal

a note concerning award of Eastern Front Medal

United States. An Army Distinguished Service Medal, C.1918 Hold National Institute of Colonization insigniaIn bronze gilt with blue enamels, number impressed "1858" on the edge, the first "8" double struck, measuring 38 mm in diameter, chipping evident in the blue enamels between "FOR" and "DISTINGUISHED", scattered gilt wear on the reverse, original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 36. 5 mm (w) x 10. 5 mm (h) ribbon bar with pinback, very fine. Footnote: The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is a military award of the United States Army that