the Distinguished Service Cross
noun/ðə dɪˌstɪŋɡwɪʃt ˈsɜːvɪs krɒs/
/ðə dɪˌstɪŋɡwɪʃt ˈsɜːrvɪs krɔːs/
(abbreviation the DSC)
- a British medal for brave actions, given to officers in the Royal Navy since 1914 and in the merchant navy (= the country's commercial ships) since 1942
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the Distinguished Service Cross