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150th anniversary of the establishment of the Victoria Cross (1856-2006). From the cascabels of Russian cannons that were captured during the Crimean War (1854-1855), a great military honour is forged. It is the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration that is awarded"... FOR MOST CONSPICUOUS BRAVERY, OR SOME DARINGOR PRE-EMINENT ACT OF VALOUR OR SELF-SACRIFICE, OR EXTREME DEVOTION TO DUTY IN THE PRESENCE OF THE ENEMY". instituted by Queen Victoria in 1856, a total 1,351 Victoria Crosses have been awarded to British and Commonwealth military forces. Ninety-four of them have been awarded to Canadians - 8 for acts of bravery carried out prior to and during the South African War (1899-1902); 70 during the first World War (1914-1918); and 16 during the Second World War (1939-1945); item 70876
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Canada 1992 Commemorative 25 Cents 'Northwest Territories' Silver Proof , boxed with certificate FDC£29.00
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