Distinguished Service Order
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The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) is a military decoration of the United Kingdom, as well as formerly of other parts of the Commonwealth, awarded for operational gallantry for highly successful command and leadership during active operations, typically in actual combat. Since 1993 it has been awarded specifically for "highly successful command and leadership during active operations", with all ranks being eligible.[5] It is a level 2A decoration (order) in the British system of military decorations.
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Distinguished Service Order | |
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Awarded by United Kingdom and Commonwealth | |
Type | Order with one degree |
Established | 6 September 1886 |
Eligibility | Members of the armed forces |
Awarded for | "Distinguished services during active operations against the enemy."[1] |
Status | Currently awarded |
Sovereign | Charles III |
Grades | Companion |
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Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire[4] |
Next (lower) | Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order |
Ribbon bar of the order |
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