DSC question

[Wft2180]

Hello All, I just had a question concerning the DSC medal, when it was awarded in a presentation case during WW2, did it come with a lapel pin? I have gotten mixed answers. 
 

thanks, Will

[Dave]

Yes, 100%. When it was in the coffin case, it had the lapel pin, a ribbon bar, and one or two lengths of ribbon. 

[Wft2180]

Ah okay perfect I was curious, is it fairly common for the pin to be missing?

[Allan H.]

Here is one right out of the woodwork. It is exactly how it was issued in 1945. 
 

Allan

 

[Wft2180]

Very nice, is it yours?

[Allan H.]

3 minutes ago, Wft2180 said:

Very nice, is it yours?

Yes, it is a piece in my collection. 

 

As for your question regarding the lapel pin, yes, it is common to see the lapel pins missing, but I would attribute the missing pins to the veteran wearing them in the lapel of his suit jacket after leaving the service. 

 

Allan

[Wft2180]

Very nice piece, I’ve been looking for a cased one for some time but I never seem to find them or they sell before I get the chance.

 

very nice indeed. 
 

thankyou for the help

 

- Will