The Victoria Cross
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Paperback,72 pages with many colour illustrations. The Victoria Cross, established in 1856, during the Crimean War, has remained to this day the highest British award ‘for valour’ and is perhaps the most prestigious gallantry medal in the world. Explains the origin of the medal, its description and its award by campaign. Some medal recipients are described in more detail, including that awarded in 2004 for action in Iraq.
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