Victoria Cross, an official Hancocks & Co, London replica, the reverse engraved 'Hancocks 36', in fitted leather case of issue; Auctioneer's Note: The Victoria Cross was instituted on 29th January 1856, with the first awards backdated to 1854, and in the first 150 years of its existence was awarded on 1,355 occasions (1,352 Crosses and 3 Second Award Bars). To mark the 150th Anniversary, the London jewellers Hancocks, who have manufactured every Victoria Cross ever awarded, issued a limited edition replica, the replicas all individually numbered on the reverse, with the edition limited to 1,352 replica crosses. The No.36 apparently relates to actions by Capt. A. Henry of the Land Trans Corps at Inkerman 5/11/54 reported in the London Gazette 24/02/57.
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Condition Grade: 1 - Excellent: A lot in excellent condition with no damage (this item could be used or new).2 - Good: A lot in good condition, possibly with slight wear commensurate with age or minor restoration.3 - Fair/Good: A lot in fairly good condition but possibly with some wear, damage or restoration.4 - Fair: A lot likely in need of some restoration or not in working order.5 - Poor: A lot with heavy wear or damage and not fit for purpose, in need of full restoration or to be broken for parts.0 - N/A: 2 - Good: A lot in good condition, possibly with slight wear commensurate with age or minor restoration.Both box and medal in very good condition.
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