The Royal Warrant for the medal's creation was signed by Queen Victoria 29th January 1856.
The medal design was approved in March 1856.
The first medals were awarded 26th June 1857.
Victoria Cross for Australia was created on 1991-01-15.
Victoria Cross for New Zealand was created on 1999-09-20.
The so called Australian VC has never been awarded.
the words inscribed on the Victoria cross medal are - For Valour
Yes, the Victoria Cross is still issued.
Victoria Cross.
The Victoria Cross is the highest British military award for bravery.
The duration of Victoria Cross Heroes is 3600.0 seconds.
I suggest you start at the National Archives - Victoria Cross registers
Victoria Cross Heroes ended on 2006-12-03.
A total of 1,353 individuals have been awarded the Victoria Cross.
Queen Victoria