Distinguished Service Order
| Distinguished Service Order | |
|---|---|
| Obverse of the badge (George V) | |
| Awarded by the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations | |
| Type | Order |
| Eligibility | Members of the Armed Forces |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Sovereign | Charles III |
| Grades (w/ post-nominals) | Companion |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 6 September 1886 |
| Total inductees |
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| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Commander of the Order of the British Empire |
| Next (lower) | Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order |
| DSO ribbon | |
The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) is a military award given by the United Kingdom.