1905 The Victoria Cross Reader by E. Protheroe Antique Military History Book

1905 The Victoria Cross Reader by E. Protheroe Antique Military History Book

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1905 The Victoria Cross Reader by E. Protheroe Antique Military History Book

The Victoria Cross Reader
By Ernest Protheroe
Published by O. Newmann & Co: London 1905

" The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious decoration of the British decorations system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces and may be awarded posthumously. It was previously awarded to service personnel in the broader British Empire (later Commonwealth of Nations), with most successor independent nations now having established their own honours systems and no longer recommending British honours. It may be awarded to a person of any military rank in any service and to civilians under military command. No civilian has received the award since 1879. Since the first awards were presented by Queen Victoria in 1857, two thirds of all awards have been personally presented by the British monarch. The investitures are usually held at Buckingham Palace."

General wear with some rub through and fading to covers and spine. Front endpaper missing with book commencing at title page. Some age staining and general age toning present. Covers wobbly and binding relaxed however there are no loose pages. Good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 19cm x 13cm x 1.75cm approx - 247 Pages

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Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "Original Cloth Bindings"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Military & War
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear with some rub through and fading to covers and spine. Front endpaper missing with book commencing at title page. Some age staining and general age toning present. Covers wobbly and binding relaxed however there are no loose pages. Good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Ernest Protheroe
Publisher: O. Newmann & Co: London
Year Printed: 1905
Sub-subject: The Victoria Cross