Distinguished Service Cross GV Stacked Ribbon Bars ̴Ì_ 15 clasps were authorised

̴Ì_ 15 clasps were authorised in total

you may find it easier to use our group builder here

and between 1881 until around 1901 also had the date of the particular act inscribed on the rim of the medal

although bars were announced by the Queen these were second awards to holders of a GVI DCM

Distinguished Service Cross GV Stacked Ribbon Bars ̴Ì_ 15 clasps were authorisedThe Distinguished Service Cross or DSC_was originally instituted as the Conspicuous Service Cross in June 1901 for award to Warrant and subordinate officers of the Royal Navy where were ineligible for the DSO. It was renamed in October 1914 and opened to all naval officers below the rank of Lieutenant Commander. The bar to signify a second award was authorised in 1916 and a rosette is worn on the ribbon when ribbons alone are worn to denote the bar.