Explanation

The Victoria Cross is the highest and most prestigious award of the British honours system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces and may be awarded posthumously. Wikipedia

Last awarded: 26 February 2015

First awarded: 26 June 1857

Established: 29 January 1856

Status: Currently awarded

Presented by: The monarch of the United Kingdom

Total: 1,358