describe the appearance of the award ?
The decoration is a bronze cross pattée, ″ (41mm) high, ″ (36mm) wide, bearing the crown of Saint Edward surmounted by a lion, and the inscription "for valour”. The decoration, suspension bar, and link weigh about 0.87 troy ounces (27g). The cross is suspended by a ring from a seriffed "V" to a bar ornamented with laurel leaves, through which the ribbon passes. The reverse of the suspension bar is engraved with the recipient's name, rank, number and unit. On the reverse of the medal is a circular panel on which the date of the act for which it was awarded is engraved in the centre.
Victoria Cross
The decoration is a bronze cross pattée, ″ (41mm) high, ″ (36mm) wide, bearing the crown of Saint Edward surmounted by a lion, and the inscription "for valour". This was originally to have been "for the brave", until it was changed on the recommendation of Queen Victoria, as it implied that not all men in battle were brave. The decoration, suspension bar, and link weigh about 0.87 troy ounces (27g).

The cross is suspended by a ring from a seriffed "V" to a bar ornamented with laurel leaves, through which the ribbon passes. The reverse of the suspension bar is engraved with the recipient's name, rank, number and unit. On the reverse of the medal is a circular panel on which the date of the act for which it was awarded is engraved in the centre.
who fought in the battle of vimy ridge The main combatants were the four divisions of the Canadian Corps in the First Army, against three divisions of the German 6th Army. when did this battle take place ? It took place from 9 to 12 April 1917. who won the battle ? Canadian Corps. where there any underground operations ? Underground warfare had been conducted on the Vimy sector. what was the aftermath effects of the war ? The corps suffered 10,602 casualties: 3,598 killed and 7,004 wounded. The German 6th Army suffered an unknown number of casualties with approximately 4,000 men becoming prisoners of war. is there any memorial conducted in its honour ? Yes, "The Canadian National Vimy Memorial". anything specific reference to the german defenses during this war ? Their defensive scheme was to maintain a front line defence of sufficient strength to defend against an initial assault and move operational reserves forward, before the enemy could consolidate their gains or overrun remaining positions. As a result, their defence at Vimy Ridge relied largely on machine guns, which acted as force multipliers for the defending infantry. what was the victoria cross ? It is the highest and most prestigious award of the British honours system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces. name some recipients of the award ? Noel Chavasse and Arthur Martin-Leake, to name a few. have there been any public sales of this award ? Yes, one such sale was at Sotheby's in 1955. has the award been forfeited ever? Eight were forfeited between 1861 and 1908. can you describe the award process ? A recommendation for the VC is normally issued by an officer at regimental level, or equivalent, and has to be supported by three witnesses, although this has been waived on occasion. The recommendation is then passed up the military hierarchy until it reaches the Secretary of State for Defence. The recommendation is then laid before the monarch who approves the award with his or her signature. who manufactures these awards ? Hancocks of London
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Victoria Cross [SEP] Appearance
The decoration is a bronze cross pattée, ″ (41mm) high, ″ (36mm) wide, bearing the crown of Saint Edward surmounted by a lion, and the inscription "for valour". This was originally to have been "for the brave", until it was changed on the recommendation of Queen Victoria, as it implied that not all men in battle were brave. The decoration, suspension bar, and link weigh about 0.87 troy ounces (27g). The cross is suspended by a ring from a seriffed "V" to a bar ornamented with laurel leaves, through which the ribbon passes. The reverse of the suspension bar is engraved with the recipient's name, rank, number and unit.