Distinguished Service Cross #1840

[T72B]

I was wondering if anyone could help me with some information? I have just purchased a DSC that is numbered 1840, and would like to know if it is taceable? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Trev.

[Blacksmith]

That numbering looks other than I would expect.  May just be the photo angle / lighting.  Will be interested to hear other opinions.

[KurtA]

And the brooch appears to be from a WW1 Victory Medal.  The locking catch on  a WW1 DSC should be more “ball shaped” 

[T72B]

Thanks for the comments. I've just started collecting US medals and things aren't looking good so far. I appreciate the replies.

[3mxd]

I agree with the comment above about the numbering. That said, 1840 was awarded to CPL Julius A. Piazzani, Co F, 310th Infantry, 78th Division. He was from North Bergen, NJ. 

[KASTAUFFER]

Also the suspension ring is wrong for a medal in that number rang. It should be a solid ring that is soldered , and should be smaller.

 

Kurt

[bulldog06]

The brooch, and ring appear to be from a WW2 Medallic Arts contract medal. Hard to tell, but the ribbon looks like a Robbins WW2 piece. These were numbered from about 13,000 to 23,000. There are also unnumbered Medallic Arts medals, probably produced after numbering requirements were eliminated.

Mike

[T72B]

Thanks again for all the information. If anyone knows where I could get a good DSC, please let me know.

[Willy1690]

20 minutes ago, T72B said:

Thanks again for all the information. If anyone knows where I could get a good DSC, please let me know.

They aren't tough to find. It depends on if you're looking for a wrapped brooch or a slot brooch. I've seen several Robbins made, black brooch style for sale on some dealer sites recently. It shouldn't be long until you find one.