Victoria Cross

noun

: a bronze Maltese cross awarded to members of the British armed services for acts of remarkable valor

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Ward’s bravery earned him the Victoria Cross, Britain’s highest award for valor. — John Baldoni, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 Additionally, Prince William will assume new patronages with the Welsh Guards Charity and the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, as well as become president of the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association. — Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 23 July 2024

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1856, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Victoria Cross was in 1856

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“Victoria Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Victoria%20Cross. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.

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