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Bookmark or Share- Victoria Cross - WikipediaThe Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious decoration of the British decorations system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces and may be awarded posthumously.
- The History of the Victoria CrossThe Victoria Cross was introduced on 29 January 1856 by Queen Victoria to honour acts of valour during the Crimean War. Whilst the bravery of officers could be recognised via the Order of the Bath, no such award was available for ordinary servicemen…
- Victoria Cross (VC) - TracesOfWar.comSince 1856, the Victoria Cross has been the most highly valued gallantry award that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Contrary to common belief, the Victoria Cross is not made from the bronze from Russian cannons that were captured at Sebastopol during the Crimean war but from Chinese cannons captured from the Russians.
- 维多利亚十字勋章 - 维基百科，自由的百科全书维多利亚十字勋章（英語： The Victoria Cross ）是英联邦中的最高級軍事勋章，奖励给对敌作战中最英勇的人。 它可以授予军中担任任何职务、处于任何级别者以及在军事命令下的平民，而 喬治十字勋章 則只授予平民，程度較低一級。
- Lists of Victoria Cross recipients - WikipediaLists of Victoria Cross recipients are lists of people who have been awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious of the orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces .
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