![]() Once one has seen it, or a coloured illustration of it, it is readily recognised even amongst a whole chest-full of military medals. All this simplicity and gravitas only adds to its eye-catching appearance and mystique. It is also quite small, only 1.4 inches by 1.4 inches, weighs less than an ounce overall (about 25 grammes). The Victoria Cross (VC) is awarded for 'conspicuous bravery in the presence of the enemy'.įor a medal that is awarded for supreme gallantry, it is a singularly plain, a variable dark brown in colour and relatively unadorned object. ![]()
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