Victoria Cross

Victoria Cross

n. Abbr. VC A bronze Maltese cross, Britain's highest military award for conspicuous valor.

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[After Victoria.]

Victoria Cross

n (Military) the highest decoration for gallantry in the face of the enemy awarded to the British and Commonwealth armed forces: instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria

Victo′ria Cross′

n. a decoration awarded to Commonwealth soldiers and sailors for conspicuous bravery in combat. Abbr.: VC [1856]

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Victoria Cross - a British military decoration for gallantrylaurel wreath, medal, decoration, ribbon, medallion, palm - an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

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