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Britain's highest award for bravery "in the face of the enemy" has been since 1856, and is still, the Victoria Cross. It is the joint highest award for bravery with the George Cross, which is the equivalent honour for bravery not in the face of the enemy.

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Military the highest award is the Victoria Cross. For civillians it's the George Medal. For animals it's the Dickin Medal !

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The Victoria Cross.

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