Historical information
The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for “... most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre -eminent act of valour or self sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy” to members of the armed forces of Commonwealth countries.
Significance
This item is part of a collection of items relating to Cpl Alexander Burton.VC No 384
Physical description
Two items
Medal on wooden display stand, Medal hangs on red ribbon with the words: The Victoria Cross; on label at base.
Information board gives details of the history of the Victoria Cross.
The medal is a replica.
Inscriptions & markings
Front: For Valour
Back: COPY
