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English: The actual specimen Victoria Cross medal that was approved by Queen Victoria in the nineteenth century.

Instituted by Queen Victoria to cover all actions since the outbreak of the Crimean War in 1854, the Victoria Cross has been awarded 1356 times and 3 bars have been awarded.

The most recent recipient of the VC is Corporal Bryan Budd, of the 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, who was posthumously awarded the VC for acts of 'inspirational leadership and the greatest valour' in Southern Afghanistan in 2006.

In 2004 Private Johnson Beharry from 1st Battalion the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment was awarded the honour for two separate acts of outstanding gallantry of the highest order whilst based in Al Amarah, Iraq.

The VC is made from the bronze of Russian guns captured at Sebastopol, though modern research suggests that Chinese guns may have been used at various times.

  • Organization: Army
  • Object Name: 45149313
  • Supplemental Categories: People, Medals
  • Keywords: Medal, Decoration, VC, Victoria Cross, Specimen, Hand, Holding
  • Country: UK
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