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5 days ago · Victoria Cross, 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 Queen Victoria at the request of her consort, Prince Albert.
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1 day ago · The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious decoration of the British honours system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces and may be awarded posthumously.
- 26 June 1857
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- 26 February 2015
4 days ago · Since 1856, 1,351 British and colonial soldiers have won the right to wear the Victoria Cross, a medal awarded to those who 'perform acts of conspicuous courage and bravery.' The medal in the shape of a small Maltese Cross is made of bronze taken from Russian guns captured at Sebastopol during the Crimean War.
5 days ago · Victoria West Warriors Baseball loves playing for coach Jay Perez, made the postseason for the first time in seven years
2 days ago · The UK Military Cross (MC) was created on 28th December 1914 for commissioned offers of the substantive rank of Captain or below and for Warrant officers.
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3 days ago · Since its establishment, the Victoria Cross has been the highest decoration awarded by the United Kingdom. Can you answer these questions about ten of its recipients?
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