Original U.S. WWI Scarce French-Made 1st Type Distinguished Service Cross Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia As noted previously

As noted previously

Corporal Charles Elmer Sloan was advancing with the 16th Company

with SPRING / FIELD / 1849 on the lock plate tail

called "Lucky Thirteen"

The mount is dated 1918 on the left front side

Original U.S. WWI Scarce French-Made 1st Type Distinguished Service Cross Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia As noted previouslyOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an extremely scarce Distinguished Service Cross or DSC manufactured in France towards the end of the First World War. The DSC was authorized by Congress on July 9th, 1918, to be awarded for soldiers who display extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. These French made examples are highly sought after due to their unique design & scarcity. The medal retains its original ribbon and brooch,