United Kingdom. A Distinguished Service Cross, c.1929 Archive with a matte black face

with a matte black face bearing Roman numerals 1-12

cross pattée with arms in rounded ends with white-black white-alternating enamels

MID of April 9

Litchfield of Kingston

A studio photograph of Rudolf Valentino on cardstock

United Kingdom. A Distinguished Service Cross, c.1929 Archive with a matte black faceInstituted June 15, 1901. In silver, the obverse medallion featuring the monogram of George V, reverse marked SG denoting Garrard manufacturer, with London city mark and date mark denoting 1929, measures 42. 88 mm (w) x 48. 33 (h inclusive of integral ring), notable edge bruises, and scratches to the reverse 12 oclock arm, remains in very fine condition.