title: Distinguished Service Medal (Ireland)
text: # Distinguished Service Medal (Ireland)
  
  The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) (Irish: An Bonn Seirbhíse Dearscna) is a military decoration issued by the Irish Government. After the Military Medal for Gallantry (An Bonn Míleata Calmachta), it is the next highest award of the Military awards and decorations of Ireland.
  
  It is issued in three grades:
  
      Distinguished Service Medal 1st Class or The Distinguished Service Medal with Honour, in silver.
      Distinguished Service Medal 2nd Class or The Distinguished Service Medal with Distinction, in bronze.
      Distinguished Service Medal 3rd Class or The Distinguished Service Medal with Merit, in bronze.
  