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
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