The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest military decoration awarded for valour `in the face of the enemy` to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories. It is first in the order of wear in the United Kingdom honours system, and takes precedence over all other orders, decorations, and med.....
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[Canada] ==Origin== The original Victoria Cross was created via a Royal Warrant issued on 29 January 1856 with the royal sign-manual of Queen Victoria, and was intended to recognize demonstrations of gallantry during the Crimean War, regardless of either a man`s social status or his record of service. Initially, the Victoria Cross could not...
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the highest decoration for valour in the British armed forces, awarded for extreme bravery in the face of the enemy. It was instituted in 1856 by ... [2 related articles]
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British decoration for conspicuous bravery in wartime, instituted by Queen Victoria in 1856. It is bronze, with a 4 cm/1.5 in diameter, and has a crimson ribbon. Victoria Crosses are struck from the...
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highest award for bravery for British soldiers
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The Victoria Cross is a British decoration conferred on officers and men of all ranks in the army and navy for personal bravery. It was instituted in 1856 and consists of a bronze cross patee 1.5 inches in diameter, with the royal crown surmounted by a lion in the centre, and beneath the inscription 'For Valour'.
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Victoria Cross is London Cockney rhyming slang for toss.
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n] - a British military decoration for gallantry
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noun a British military decoration for gallantry
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British decoration for conspicuous bravery in wartime, instituted by Queen Victoria in 1856
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