**Light toning may be present**

Commemorating the 150th anniversary of one of the world’s most prestigious military honors, the historic Victoria Cross. 

The medal is recognizable by its cross pattée design, which features the Royal Crown topped by a lion guardant and a scroll bearing the words "For Valour." The reverse side of the cross includes a raised circle where the date of the heroic act is engraved, while the suspension bar is inscribed on the back with the recipient’s name, rank, and unit.

In 1993, Canada formally instituted its own version of the decoration. While it maintains the classic appearance of the original, the Canadian Victoria Cross is distinguished by its Latin inscription, "Pro Valore," replacing the traditional English text on the scroll.