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1. What inscription is on the Victoria Cross?
2. What colour is the medal's ribbon ?
3. What year was the Victoria Cross created?
4. By the end of 2006 how many Victoria Crosses had been awarded?
5. Eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded for what was classified as a single action. Where did this occur?
6. The Swiss are a nation known for peace, but amazingly one Swiss citizen has received the Victoria Cross. What is his name ?
7. What animal can be found on the cross?
8. In 1921 America's Unknown Soldier from World War I was awarded the Victoria Cross. To reciprocate, what award was given to Britain's Unknown Soldier?
9. At the relief of Lucknow in India the highest number of medals given during one day of action was on the 16th November 1857. How many were awarded?
10. How many medals were issued at the first investiture 26 June 1857 ?
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