It was later made available to equivalent ranks in the RN and Army for acts of valour in the air

Suitable for replacement

namely CGM

regardless of their theatre of service

The OBE or Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917

Distinguished Service Medal GV Campaign_India General Service 1849-1939 It was later made availableInstituted on 14th October 1914 for award to Petty Officers and ratings of the Royal Navy, NCO's and other ranks of the Royal Marines and all other personnel holding corresponding ranks in the naval forces. The first world war saw 4100 awards made, bars for this period have the date of award engraved on the reverse.