Instituted in 1886 originally in enamelled gold. It was changed to enamelled silver-gilt in 1889.

The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) is a military decoration of the United Kingdom, and formerly of other parts of the Commonwealth of Nations, awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime, typically in actual combat.

All loose ribbon available in 30cm lengths, as full size or miniature.