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Victoria Cross

n. Abbr. VC

A bronze Maltese cross, Britain's highest military award for conspicuous valor.

[After Victoria.]

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Victoria Cross

(Military) the highest decoration for gallantry in the face of the enemy awarded to the British and Commonwealth armed forces: instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria

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Victo′ria Cross′

a decoration awarded to Commonwealth soldiers and sailors for conspicuous bravery in combat. Abbr.: VC

[1856]

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Victoria Cross - a British military decoration for gallantry

laurel wreath, medal, decoration, ribbon, medallion, palm - an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

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Victoria Cross

n (Brit) → Viktoriakreuz nt (höchste britische Tapferkeitsauszeichnung)

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Since its inception in 1856, more than 1,300 Victoria Crosses have been awarded for outstanding acts of heroism, testament to the extreme bravery of Armed Forces personnel who risk life and limb in defence of Britain's interests.

Royal Mint introduce rare coin set including Battle of Britain 50p; A 50 pence piece marking the 50th anniversary of the D-Day Landings and 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain will be included in a special new set

The 150th Anniversary of the Victoria Cross (Heroic Acts): Since 1856, more than 1,300 Victoria Crosses have been awarded for outstanding acts of heroism

Rare Royal Mint coins including iconic Battle of Britain 50p to make a comeback; Military coins such as the 50p marking the 50th anniversary of the D-Day Landings and 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain will be available in a special new set

Of the other six Victoria Crosses to be displayed, one was awarded to Second World War hero, Burslem-born John Baskeyfield VC, the "tankbuster" hero of the Arnhem parachute landings.

Stretcher bearer is most decorated soldier in Army

A COLLECTION of eight Victoria Crosses won by the Staffordshire Regiment are to go on display at Lichfield Cathedral.

EightVictoria Crosses to go on display at Cathedral

He said: "To have eight Victoria Crosses in one place at one time is a very special thing.

Eight Victoria Crosses to go on display at Cathedral

Victoria Crosses on the Western Front: Third Ypres 1917, 31st July 1917 to 6th November 1917

The bronze used in the creation of all Victoria Crosses comes from a captured Chinese-made cannon used by the Russians at Sebastopol during the Crimean War.

A treasure for all Canadians: Pte Cecil Kinross' Victoria Cross on display in Edmonton

Kirkdale Councillor Joe Hanson said: "There are only 10 people from Liverpool who have been awarded Victoria Crosses and we should be proud of what they achieved and recognise their bravery.

FAMILY OF CITY'S VC HERO INVITED TO NEW FUNERAL; Appeal goes out ahead of memorial

ISLAMABAD -- British High Commissioner to Pakistan Philip Barton on Monday unveiled a plaque in honour of three soldiers from Pakistan, who were awarded Victoria Crosses during the First World War.

UK High Commission honours Pakistani heroes of World War I

Adult and Community Learning Service (ACL) researcher Sara Lawley gave a talk on the county's finest men who risked and lost their lives for King and country and who were awarded Victoria Crosses.

Talk celebrates VC war heroes

The first stones will be laid on August 23, 2014 to represent the date the first two Victoria crosses were won on the same date in August 1914.

Remembering true heroes 100 years on; Paving stones for VC holders

There are eight living recipients of Victoria Crosses, five of whom are British.