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  1. The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious decoration 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.

  2. 19 de may. de 2024 · May 14, 2024, 3:49 AM ET (BBC) Victoria Cross medals returned months after disappearance. Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for valour in the British armed forces, awarded for extreme bravery in the face of the enemy. It was instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria at the request of her consort, Prince Albert.

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  3. 22 de ago. de 2013 · The Victoria Cross (VC) is one of the highest awards a British soldier can receive. It requires an act of extreme bravery in the presence of the enemy, and has achieved almost mythical status, with recipients often revered as heroes. The National Army Museum holds 39 VCs, each accompanied by an inspiring tale of gallantry and daring. 18 min read.