Because before the Victoria Cross medals were only given to officers and not the poor soldiers who do most of the fighting so Queen Victoria and her husband decided it was time for a medal that could be awarded to any one what ever their rank.
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 for Australia was created on 1991-01-15.
Victoria Cross Heroes ended on 2006-12-03.
A total of 1,353 individuals have been awarded the Victoria Cross.
Queen Victoria
The Victoria Cross medal was awarded for great bravery on the battlefield.
no women have been awarded a Victoria Cross