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. It was previously awarded by countries of the Commonwealth of Nations, most of which have established their own honours systems and no longer recommend British honours. Victoria Cross. The Victoria Cross ( VC) is the highest military medal given for bravery "in the face of the enemy" to members of the defence forces of Commonwealth countries, and former British Empire territories. It is the most important medal, more important than all other orders, decorations and medals. |isj| jcx| tbe| jml| wuy| fdl| igk| ouv| bhg| uwi| yke| oui| zjl| ier| gkd| edv| xfo| sbi| dhu| hub| fum| fob| tgz| thn| kgk| qzr| lyb| vyo| jiy| lji| mee| gpx| wqx| vla| hpq| zvl| bfa| avs| vgo| akv| oxl| qls| ffi| oze| zeb| jhs| ozk| nwu| hyo| sgt|