{"product_id":"5x-set-fr-ger-star-victoria-cross-military-cross-gc-military-medal-repro","title":"5x Set Fr Ger Star , Victoria Cross , Military Cross , Gc \u0026 Military Medal Repro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"u-flL lable\"\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis Medal Does NOT have the word Copy Written on it\n\u003cbr\u003eAnyone interested in history will love this amazing piece of art!\n\u003cbr\u003eExcellent gift for anyone who loves WW1 era or for collectors\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e5X SET FR GER STAR , VICTORIA CROSS , MILITARY CROSS , GEORGE CROSS \u0026amp; MILITARY MEDAL COPY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBRAND NEW FULL SIZE MEDALS!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFrance and Germany Star\u003c\/strong\u003e is a military campaign medal, instituted by the United Kingdom in May 1945 for award to subjects of the British Commonwealth who served in the Second World War, specifically for service in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands or Germany and adjacent sea areas between 6 June 1944 and 8 May 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe British Army in North-west Europe 1944-45\u003c\/em\u003e A Sherman Crab flail tank in front of burning buildings in Arnhem, 14 April 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVictoria Cross (VC)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003ehighest military decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e awarded for \u003cstrong\u003evalour\u003c\/strong\u003e \"\u003cstrong\u003ein the face of the enemy\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-274 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/goldbrothers13.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/The_British_Army_in_North-west_Europe_1944-45_B-288x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"783\" height=\"816\"\u003e to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous \u003cstrong\u003eBritish Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e territories. It is first in the order of wear in the United Kingdom honours system, and takes precedence over all other orders, decorations, and medals, including the Order of the Garter. It may be awarded to a person of any military rank in any service and to civilians under military command. The \u003cstrong\u003eVC\u003c\/strong\u003e is usually presented to the recipient or to their next of kin by the British monarch at an investiture held at Buckingham Palace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 July 1916. The Victoria Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-263\" src=\"http:\/\/goldbrothers13.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Royal_Irish_Rifles_ration_party_Somme_July_1916-1-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"808\" height=\"571\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe VC was introduced on 29 January 1856 by Queen Victoria to honour acts of valour during the Crimean War. Since then, the medal has been awarded 1,358 times to 1,355 individual recipients. Only 15 medals, 11 to members of the British Army, and four to the Australian Army, have been awarded since the Second World War. The traditional explanation of the source of the metal from which the medals are struck is that it derives from Russian cannon captured at the Siege of Sevastopol. Some research suggested a variety of origins for the material actually making up the medals themselves. Research has established that the metal for the medals came from two Chinese cannons that were captured from the Russians in 1855.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRuthven (front, right) with other VC recipients in Melbourne Anzac Day 1927\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-275\" src=\"http:\/\/goldbrothers13.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/VC_Anzac_Day_1927_P02349.005-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"813\" height=\"610\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Military Cross \u003c\/strong\u003e(MC) is the third-level military decoration \u003cstrong\u003eawarded to officers\u003c\/strong\u003e and (since 1993) other ranks of the\u003cstrong\u003e British Armed Forces\u003c\/strong\u003e; and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC is granted in recognition of \"\u003cstrong\u003ean act or acts of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land to all members, of any rank in Our Armed Forces\u003c\/strong\u003e\". In 1979, the Queen approved a proposal that a number of awards, including the Military Cross, could be awarded posthumously\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe George Cross (GC)\u003c\/strong\u003e is second in the order of wear in the \u003cstrong\u003eUnited Kingdom honours system\u003c\/strong\u003e, and takes precedence over all other orders, decorations and medals, except the \u003cstrong\u003eVictoria Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e. The GC is the \u003cstrong\u003ehighest gallantry award for civilians\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as for members of the \u003cstrong\u003earmed forces\u003c\/strong\u003e in actions for which purely \u003cstrong\u003emilitary honours\u003c\/strong\u003e would not normally be granted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe George Cross \u003c\/strong\u003ewas instituted on 24 September 1940 by King George VI. At this time, during the height of the Blitz, there was a strong desire to reward the many acts of civilian courage. The existing awards open to civilians were not judged suitable to meet the new situation, therefore it was decided that the George Cross and the George Medal would be instituted to recognise both civilian gallantry in the face of enemy action and brave deeds more generally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Military Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e (MM) was (until 1993) a military decoration awarded to personnel of the British Army and other services, and formerly also to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, below commissioned rank, for bravery in battle on land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is ideal to wear instead of Your issue Medal or for Displaying on uniforms and collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is excellent gift for anyone who loves WW1\/WW2 era or for collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease take a look at our other Military items \u0026amp; Medals Listed in our Shop!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping within 1 working day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-260 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/goldbrothers13.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/haveaniceday-1-300x78.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"346\" height=\"90\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease contact our Customer Service if you need any help\n\u003cbr\u003eIf you are satisfied with the transaction then would you kindly leave a\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003epositive feedback rating along with 5 star Detailed Seller Ratings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are not happy with the item or the service then please contact us before you leave bad feedback so that we may\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003etry to resolve any issues or concerns you have experienced\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"replicamilitarymedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17604682219566,"sku":"","price":42.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/4885\/0734\/products\/s-l1600-12-2.jpg?v=1568277067","url":"https:\/\/www.militariareplicas.com\/products\/5x-set-fr-ger-star-victoria-cross-military-cross-gc-military-medal-repro","provider":"Militaria Replicas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}