Ukraine. A Cross Of The Legion Of Ukranian “Sich” Riflemen, “Everyday” Medal C.1918 Auction Archive (1701-1918 Issue)

(1701-1918 Issue)

The Army version of the Distinguished Service Medal is typically referred to simply as the ""Distinguished Service Medal"" while the other branches of service use the service name as a prefix

black left/right

for acts which would not justify the awarding of the Order of the Virtuti Militari

measuring 247 mm in length overall

Ukraine. A Cross Of The Legion Of Ukranian “Sich” Riflemen, “Everyday” Medal C.1918 Auction Archive (1701-1918 Issue)For everyday small version medal, consisting of ball tipped enameled dark blue four armed cross in bronze gilt, adorned by ornamental patterns in the quadrants, with obverse displaying Ukranian letter for YCC and the date 1914 in the tips of the cross, the reverse is plain, measuring 37. 38 mm (w) x 39. 70 mm (h inclusive of the integral ring), suspended by replacement ribbon, presenting minor loss of gilt and light contact, a rare pieces in fine