Distinguished Service Order Collection

Decorations de Guerre; Empire Britannique, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Decorations de Guerre; Empire Britannique, 1917. Medals of the British Empire, First World War. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

A L'Honneur; Le roi George V decore des soldats anglais ave le Distinguished Service Order, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'A L'Honneur; Le roi George V. decore des soldats anglais de la medaille enviee du "Distinguished service order", 1914

British military medals (colour litho)
3639325 British military medals (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British military medals.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Brigadier Clarence Churchill Mann, awarded the D. S. O. for his part in the Dieppe raid
Brigadier Clarence Churchill Mann, awarded the D.S.O. for his part in the Dieppe raid. Circa 1942

The Duke of Westminster, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Duke of Westminster, c1916, (c1920)....awarded the D.S.O. [Distinguished Service Order] for his Services with the Armoured Cars in the Senussi Campaign

The Badge of the Distinguished Service Order (litho)
7182002 The Badge of the Distinguished Service Order (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Badge of the Distinguished Service Order)

Major F R Burnham, DSO, the Famous Scout, recently decorated by the King (b / w photo)
1629198 Major F R Burnham, DSO, the Famous Scout, recently decorated by the King (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major F R Burnham, DSO)

The Right Reverend R Brindle, DSO, appointed to the See of Nottingham (b / w photo)
1628679 The Right Reverend R Brindle, DSO, appointed to the See of Nottingham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Reverend R Brindle, DSO)

Squadron Leader Arthur Bigsworth attacks with bombs a German submarine, which fills and sinks off Ostend, Belgium
976436 Squadron Leader Arthur Bigsworth attacks with bombs a German submarine, which fills and sinks off Ostend, Belgium, 26 August 1915 (colour litho) by Swanwick, H. G

Captain Bell-Irving engaging three of the enemys aeroplanes (litho)
STC413361 Captain Bell-Irving engaging three of the enemys aeroplanes (litho) by Avis, W. (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 19th December 1915; Captain Malcolm McBean Bell-Irving)

The destruction of a German seaplane by Flight-Sub-Lieutenant Ince off the Belgian Coast
STC413316 The destruction of a German seaplane by Flight-Sub-Lieutenant Ince off the Belgian Coast (litho) by Avis, W. (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Officers of the Regiment recently raised in India for Service in Uganda (b / w photo)
1615692 Officers of the Regiment recently raised in India for Service in Uganda (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Second Boer War (litho)
1600557 The Second Boer War (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Second Boer War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 July 1900)

The Transvaal War, Officers killed and wounded (engraving)
1592790 The Transvaal War, Officers killed and wounded (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Officers killed and wounded)

Second Lieutenant C. F. H. Calvert unearths and rescues two men from a mine-gallery which
STC412126 Second Lieutenant C.F.H. Calvert unearths and rescues two men from a mine-gallery which had fallen in (litho) by Ripperger, H

The Soudan Advance, Commander the Honourable C Keppel, DSO, on his Gun-Boat the "Zaffir"reconnoitring Osman
1615479 The Soudan Advance, Commander the Honourable C Keppel, DSO, on his Gun-Boat the " Zaffir" reconnoitring Osman Dignas Position at Shendy (litho) by English School

The Transvaal War, Casualties at the Front (b / w photo)
1593016 The Transvaal War, Casualties at the Front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Casualties at the Front)

The Two Hamiltons with Roberts in the Transvaal (litho)
1599745 The Two Hamiltons with Roberts in the Transvaal (litho) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Two Hamiltons with Roberts in the Transvaal)

Officers of the Gordon Highlanders and Others in the Field (b / w photo)
1599364 Officers of the Gordon Highlanders and Others in the Field (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Group of Officers at Pitsani Pothlugo, who were sent to tell Jameson to return (litho)
1605478 Group of Officers at Pitsani Pothlugo, who were sent to tell Jameson to return (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colonel W O Thompson, DSO (engraving)
1056567 Colonel W O Thompson, DSO (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel W O Thompson, DSO)

Lieutenant W G L Beynon, DSO (engraving)
1056417 Lieutenant W G L Beynon, DSO (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lieutenant W G L Beynon, DSO)

The Royal Niger Company (b / w photo)
1615303 The Royal Niger Company (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Niger Company)

The Transvaal Crisis, British Troops for South African Service (b / w photo)
1592619 The Transvaal Crisis, British Troops for South African Service (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Crisis)

Colonel B T Mahon, 8th Hussars, who relieved Mafeking (b / w photo)
1599674 Colonel B T Mahon, 8th Hussars, who relieved Mafeking (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel B T Mahon, 8th Hussars)

The Transvaal War, Casualties at the Front (b / w photo)
1599111 The Transvaal War, Casualties at the Front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Casualties at the Front)

Officers of the Niger Coast Protectorate Force at Headquarters, Old Calabar (b / w photo)
1606693 Officers of the Niger Coast Protectorate Force at Headquarters, Old Calabar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Major Warren removing cartridges from a blazing ammunition wagon at great personal risk
STC413355 Major Warren removing cartridges from a blazing ammunition wagon at great personal risk (litho) by Holloway, Edgar Alfred (1870-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Near Croix Barbee)

Lieutenant Carmichael dropping bombs on the rails at Menin railway station from a height
STC412099 Lieutenant Carmichael dropping bombs on the rails at Menin railway station from a height of only one hundred and twenty feet (litho) by Avis, W

Naval Officers rewarded for Services in China (b / w photo)
1600381 Naval Officers rewarded for Services in China (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naval Officers rewarded for Services in China)

Officers for the Soudan Advance (b / w photo)
1615117 Officers for the Soudan Advance (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Officers for the Soudan Advance)

The Honours for the Chitral Heroes (engraving)
1056397 The Honours for the Chitral Heroes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Honours for the Chitral Heroes)

How Private Byrne, 21st Lancers, won the Victoria Cross (litho)
1064034 How Private Byrne, 21st Lancers, won the Victoria Cross (litho) by Maud, William T. (1865-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Private Byrne, 21st Lancers, won the Victoria Cross)

How Captain P A Kenna, 21st Lancers, won the Victoria Cross (litho)
1064033 How Captain P A Kenna, 21st Lancers, won the Victoria Cross (litho) by Maud, William T. (1865-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Captain P A Kenna, 21st Lancers)

Canadian Major Andrew Thompson Law, awarded the DSO for his operations in Dieppe. Circa October 1942

Lieut. Colonel Dollard Menard awarded the DSO for heroism during the Dieppe landings. Circa October 1942

Canadian Captain William Dennis Whitaker, awarded the DSO for his actions in Dieppe. Circa October 1942

Major Cunningham A / B. M of a Canadian Infantry Brigade awarded the DSO for his actions
Major Cunningham A/B.M of a Canadian Infantry Brigade awarded the DSO for his actions during the Dieppe raid. Circa 1942

Canadian Major James Earl McRae, awarded the DSO for his operations in Dieppe. Circa October 1942

Canadian Lt. Colonel Arthur Hayward Fraser, awarded the DSO for his actions in Dieppe. Circa October 1942

Brigadier Sherwood Lett, M. C, E. D. Officer Commanding a Canadian Infantry Brigade at
Brigadier Sherwood Lett, M.C, E.D. Officer Commanding a Canadian Infantry Brigade at Dieppe, awarded the D.S.O. for leadership. Circa 1942

Canadian Major General John Hamilton Roberts awarded the D. S
Canadian Major General John Hamilton Roberts awarded the D.S.O for his part in the Dieppe raid. Circa 1942

Lieutenant Colonel John Malcolm Thorpe Fleming Churchill, DSO & Bar, MC & Bar (16 September 1906 Ð 8 March 1996), a.k.a. Jack Churchill, Fighting Jack Churchill and Mad Jack

War Decorations, (1919). Creator: Unknown
War Decorations, (1919). Four British medals and one French medal, awarded during the First World War, 1914-1919: Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross, Victoria Cross

Military decorations. Left to right: Distinguished Service Order; Military Cross; Victoria Cross; Distinguished Conduct Medal (all British). Far right: French Croix de Guerre

The High Sheriffs Party Col F J F Edlman DSO JP, the High Sheriff for Kent (left) shakes the hand of Councillor G J Buckingham, the Mayor of Bexley (right). 1939

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The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) is one of the prestigious British military medals that has been awarded to individuals for their exceptional acts of bravery and service. This collection of captivating images showcases the valorous recipients who have earned this distinguished honor. In a color lithograph from around 1916, we see The Duke of Westminster proudly displaying his DSO medal. His noble stature exemplifies the courage and leadership that this award represents. Another lithograph depicts Major F R Burnham, famously known as "the Famous Scout, " who was recently decorated by the King himself. This black and white photograph captures his unwavering determination and commitment to duty. The Right Reverend R Brindle, also captured in a black and white photo, stands tall as he assumes his appointment to the See of Nottingham with his DSO badge prominently displayed, and is a testament to how this honor extends beyond military personnel, recognizing outstanding contributions across various fields. Squadron Leader Arthur Bigsworth's heroic act is depicted in a vivid color lithograph where he fearlessly attacks a German submarine off Ostend, Belgium in August 1915. This image serves as an inspiration for future generations to display such remarkable bravery in times of conflict. Captain Bell-Irving engages three enemy aeroplanes in another striking lithograph. His fearless pursuit demonstrates not only individual courage but also highlights the collective effort required during wartime operations. Flight-Sub-Lieutenant Ince's triumph over a German seaplane off the Belgian Coast is illustrated here - an extraordinary feat deserving recognition through the DSO medal. Such acts remind us of the immense risks taken by these brave men amidst hostile skies. A group photograph portrays officers from a regiment raised in India specifically for service in Uganda. Their unity reflects their shared purpose and dedication towards upholding peace and security within distant lands. Moving back into history, we glimpse scenes from The Second Boer War through evocative lithographs.