Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest award for gallantry in the presence of the enemy, and is also the highest honour in the British Honours System. A miniature of the award is worn on the undress uniform to indicate the unique nature of the award.
- Private Johnson Gideon Beharry, The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, March 2005
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