विक्टोरिया क्रास
Also known as VC
highest military decoration awarded by the UK and the Commonwealth
Key facts
- Type
- Military decoration
- Awarded for
- ... most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy
- Description
- Bronze Cross pattée with Crown and Lion Superimposed, and motto: "For Valour"
- Presented by
- The monarch of the United Kingdom
- Post nominals
- VC
- Clasps
- Bars can be awarded for further acts of valour
- Status
- Active
- Established
- 29 January 1856
- First award
- 26 June 1857
- Total
- 1,358
- Total recipients
- 1,355
- Next higher
- None