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answ2. Victoria Cross is a high military award in the Commonwealth, originally named in honour of Queen Victoria. All the medals are said to be cast from the bronze of one of the canons captured in the Crimean War, but research casts some doubt on this.
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When was the Victoria Cross first awarded?
The Victoria Cross medal was awarded for great bravery on the battlefield.
How many Victoria Cross' were won at Gallipoli?
7 Victoria crosses were awarded at Gallipoli.
Did only the army win the Victoria cross?
Members of any of the British armed forces, and possibly of the Commonwaelth armed forces, may be awarded the Victoria Cross.
Is the medal for bravery called the Victoria cross?
yes
How many Catholics have won Victoria Crosses?
The religious affiliations of those awarded the Victoria Cross are not noted.
What two words inscribed on Victoria cross?
the words inscribed on the Victoria cross medal are - For Valour
Can you still get a Victoria Cross?
Yes, the Victoria Cross is still issued.
Victoria cross award?
The Victoria Cross is the highest British military award for bravery.
What did the ParamVir Chakra replace when India became a Republic?
Victoria Cross.
What is the duration of Victoria Cross Heroes?
The duration of Victoria Cross Heroes is 3600.0 seconds.
'List of Victoria Cross recipients '?
I suggest you start at the National Archives - Victoria Cross registers
How many have received the Victoria cross?
A total of 1,353 individuals have been awarded the Victoria Cross.
When was Victoria Cross for Australia created?
Victoria Cross for Australia was created on 1991-01-15.
When did Victoria Cross Heroes end?
Victoria Cross Heroes ended on 2006-12-03.
Who was the Victoria cross medal named after?
Queen Victoria
When was the Victoria Cross first awarded?
The Victoria Cross medal was awarded for great bravery on the battlefield.
What is the highest decoration won by a British servicewoman?
no women have been awarded a Victoria Cross
