United Kingdom. A Distinguished Conduct Medal Auction Archive 5th Line Bn

5th Line Bn

Fordham was born on May 9

page number "1288" at the upper left

the reverse with a flat wire catch

mounted to a gilt zinc cross

United Kingdom. A Distinguished Conduct Medal Auction Archive 5th Line BnInstituted in 1854. George VI, INDIAE IMP (1937 1947). In silver, un named, measuring 36. 2 mm in diameter, contact marks, original ribbon with pinback, better than very fine. Footnote: The Distinguished Conduct Medal was instituted on December 4, 1854 and was discontinued in 1993, replaced by the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross. It was awarded to other ranks for acts of gallantry in action, the recipient entitled to use the post nominal letters "DCM".