The Victoria Cross is introduced on January…

January 1856 CE

The Victoria Cross is introduced on January 29, 1856, by Queen Victoria to honor acts of valor during the Crimean War.

The highest and most prestigious award of the British honors system, it is awarded for gallantry "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces.

It may be awarded posthumously, and may be awarded to a person of any military rank in any service and to civilians under military command.


     
 

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