United Kingdom. A Distinguished Service Order Case, C.1945 certificate_of_authenticity This is a rare prototype

This is a rare prototype of the “1943” version of the commonly encountered 1942 Demjansk Shield

the regimental colours of the 38th Dufferin Rifles

very fine condition with some scuffing and light warping of the cover

Joseph Cox

the exterior with a deep red pebbled covering on five sides

United Kingdom. A Distinguished Service Order Case, C.1945 certificate_of_authenticity This is a rare prototypeHardshelled design on the lid and base, black pebbled exterior on all six sides, inscribed in gold coloured ink "D. S. O." within an embossed rule, inside lid in white satin, padded and maker marked "GARRARD & Co. Ltd.", the base incorporating a medal bed in violet felt, push release, dual hinged, measuring 125 mm (w) x 65 mm (h) x 23 mm (d), scuff mark on the lid, near extremely fine.