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1. The Victoria Cross takes precedence over all other honours in the UK except for one, with which it shares precedence. Which one is that?
2. The Crimean War (1853-56) involved Britain, France, the Ottoman Empire and Sardinia as an alliance against Russia. The source of the metal used to make Victoria Crosses was said to be from a Russian cannon captured at what battle in that conflict?.
3. The award of a Victoria Cross is quite rare. How many were awarded in the period from the end of the Second World War up until the end of the 20th century?
4. In 2006, a single Victoria Cross, earned at the Battle of Gallipoli during the First World War, was auctioned in Sydney. It was the last Gallipoli VC still held in private hands and raised $AUS 1 million. Who was the Australian soldier who won it?
5. In 1879, 150 British and other nationality troops successfully defended a small South-African mission station against 3000-4000 Zulu warriors during the Anglo-Zulu war. Eleven VCs were awarded to the defenders. What was the name of the mission station?
6. Up to the end of the twentieth century, how many recipients had won a second Victoria Cross?
7. What colour is the ribbon attached to a Victoria Cross?
8. Recipients of a Victoria Cross (or George Cross) also receive a tax-free annuity which was raised to £1495 per year in 2002. How much was it originally (in 1856)?
9. When the VC was first created, the power of forfeiture was included in the original warrant. This would be invoked if the recipient was involved in discreditable circumstances. Up to the end of the twentieth century, how many recipients had had their VCs taken away?
10. The first Victoria Cross won by a woman was awarded before the year 2000.
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