DSOS

Set to 5 different clues across 7 published puzzles, most often “U.K. decorations” — The New York Times, Friday, 2 July 2010.

4 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

U.K. decorations2 times
The New York Times — Friday, 2 July 2010
Brit. decorations2 times
The New York Times — Friday, 26 May 2006
U.K. military medalsonce
The New York Times — Wednesday, 31 December 2008
Medals for Tommy Atkins: Abbr.once
The New York Times — Saturday, 16 December 1995
Brit. mil. awardsonce
The New York Times — Sunday, 13 August 1995