A 'DSC Medal' Problem!

[LibbyW]

My GGrandfather was awarded the DSC in WW1. He was Captain of a merchant ship that sank a U-Boat, quite an achievement when they weren't really armed.

The problem: my uncle (now deceased)either sold it or gave it away to fund a drink problem.

What are the chances of me ever finding it or getting it back?
Where would I look?
Where they engraved with the recipients name?

Any help or thoughts on this problem greatfully received

Libby

[manmack]

libby,theres a magazine called medal news,they have a section in the mag called medal tracker,you send in his details and they put him in a list and if his medal turns up,they will contact you,its now on line,just type in medal news on google that should do it,mack
ps good luck

[LibbyW]

Thank you manmack, I have paid my £5 and registered. Heres hoping, all fingers and toes crossed 
Libby

[harribobs]

i'm sure there's a site for this as well, but i've no knowledge of it

try a post on the great war forum in the uniform arms medals section, you never know, there's a lot of collectors there as well

http://www.1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/

[LibbyW]

I have just posted on that forum will let you know how I get on.
Many thanks
Libby

[OldBraggs]

If it is the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC), these were issued unnamed.
If it the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM), this was issued named.

Steve

[manmack]

good luck libby
mack

[LibbyW]

If they were issued un-named I haven't really got much hope, unless I'm able to purchase one    expensive option anyway thanks for your help.

Libby

[Thudnut]

Hi Libby,
a genuine one will, as you say, be expensive.  Have you considered getting a museum quality replica?  Cost is £31.00.
http://www.worldmedals.co.uk/Rib/repbrit.htm

What was your GGrandfather's name?

Good luck
Thudders