By Peter Duckers - Published by Shire Publications - 2005Paperback - 72 pages - 210 mm x 148 mm
99 Colour and 7 Black & White Illustrations.
The Victoria Cross, established in 1856 during the Crimean War, has remained to this day the highest British award 'For Valour' and is perhaps the most prestigious gallantry medal in the world. Though the VC confers no special title and the medal itself is plain and simple in design, it is nevertheless the hardest-won and most coveted of gallantry awards.