Victoria Cross Collection - W. Britain
The Victoria Cross is the highest award for
bravery in the British Honors system. It is awarded in recognition for
valor in the face of the enemy and can be awarded to members of the British
and Commonwealth armed forces of any rank in any service, and even civilians
under military command.
The first VC's were issued on January 29, 1856, to recognize acts of valor
during the Crimean War of 1854 - 1856. To date 1,355 VC's have been
awarded.
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Crimean War
- Being Retired -
Updated March 2008!
Based on the events between 1854 -1856 when Russia fought fought an
allied force of France, UK and the Ottoman Empire. |
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Indian Mutiny
- Being Retired -
Updated March 2008!
Based on the events of November 16, 1857, and the siege of Lucknow.
The largest number of Victoria Crosses awarded on a single day was
twenty-four. |
