United Kingdom. A Limited Edition Victoria Cross By Hancocks & Co. Of London, Number 409 Of 1352 Archive & August 11th 1945

& August 11th 1945

A mixed lot of 14 commemorative badges

the blade featuring a multi-groove fuller that transforms into a slightly raised diamond-shape point at the end on both sides

constructed of blackened magnetic metal with a black leather belt loop

passing away the following day from post-Appendectomy Peritonitis

United Kingdom. A Limited Edition Victoria Cross By Hancocks & Co. Of London, Number 409 Of 1352 Archive & August 11th 1945In blackened bronze, obverse of the cross illustrating the British lion standing upon the Victorian crown in the centre, framed by a ribbon banner inscribed "FOR VALOUR", reverse centrepiece engraved "Hancocks 409", measuring 34. 5 mm (w) x 39. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral loop, the cross suspended by a ring from a serified "V" attached to the suspension bar decorated by laurel leaves, the ribbon with horizontal pinback. It exhibits flaking of