It is a small medal hanging from a purple ribbon in the shape of a small Maltese Cross, made of bronze taken from Russian guns captured at Sevastopol during the Crimean War.
It is a small medal hanging from a purple ribbon in the shape of a small Maltese Cross, made of bronze taken from Russian guns captured at Sevastopol during the Crimean War. The first 62 recipients were awarded in a ceremony held in Hyde Park in 1857. The Queen stated that it should only be awarded to those who "perform acts of conspicuous courage and bravery". FTP, what is this decoration, Britain's highest award for gallantry and heroism in battle, named for the Queen that first awarded it?
It is a small medal hanging from a purple ribbon in the shape of a small Maltese Cross, made of bronze taken from Russian guns captured at Sevastopol during the Crimean War.
Victoria Cross