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The Three BarsDistinguished Service Order Distinguished Service Order UK military decoration For other uses, see Distinguished Service Order (disambiguation). The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) is a military award of the United Kingdom, as well as formerly throughout the Commonwealth, awarded for operational gallantry for highly successful command and leadership during active operations, typically in actual combat. Quick facts Distinguished Service Order, Awarded by United Kingdom and Commonwealth ... Distinguished Service Order Obverse and reverse (reign of George V) Awarded by United Kingdom and Commonwealth Type Order Established 6 September 1886 Eligibility Members of the Armed Forces Awarded for "Distinguished services during active operations against the enemy."[1] Status Currently awarded Sovereign Charles III Grades Companion Statistics Total inductees Victoria: 1,646[2] Edward VII: 78… (Source: Wikipedia)
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