Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross is the highest award for bravery. Queen Victoria instigating the award on the 29th January 1856, the decoration is inscibed "For Valor".
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Victoria Cross Register, Volume 1, 20 February 1856 - 6 August 1864 (WO 98/3)
Victoria Cross Register, Volume 2, 16 August 1864 - 31 January 1900 (WO 98/4)