[KOENIG Pierre (1898-1970) marechal de France]. [KOENIG Pierre (1898-1970) Marshal of France]. DECORATION of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO). Distinguished Service Order (DSO), founded by the British Empire on 6 September 1886. Medal in yellow gold (750), gold silver (min. 800) and polychrome enamels. Bar engraved on the reverse 1942. Gross weight: 35.7 g. Very good condition. In its GARRARD case. With the Diploma signed by King George VI, and given to General Joseph Marie KOENIG, Brigadier General, Fighting French Forces, August 1942. This decoration is one of the most prestigious awarded by the British Empire. Provenance: Souvenirs of General Koenig, sale Osenat, Fontainebleau 9 February 2003.