Victoria Cross: Miniature Replica Medal

This reproduction Victoria Cross medal is made from bronze plated lead-free pewter. It is supplied on a crimson ribbon attached to a card with an image of troops landing on a Normandy beach on D-Day on the front and historical information on the reverse.

Please note these replica medals are not the actual size of the original medals awarded and are approximately 2cms in diameter. They do not have the same weight, exact finish or detailing as original medals and are suitable for educational purposes, as souvenirs.

Introduced as the premier award for gallantry, available to all ranks, to cover all actions since the outbreak of the Crimean War in 1854. Obverse - a lion statant gardant on the royal crown, with the words FOR VALOUR on a semi-circular scroll. Reverse - a circular panel on which the date of the act for which the decoration was awarded would be engraved.

The manufacturer of this item makes a donation from its sale to The Veteran Charities Consortium. The proceeds from this item made by The National Archives go towards supporting the work of The National Archives in preserving the nation’s history including the preservation of military records.