Symbol of Courage: A History of the Victoria Cross (Books), Palmerston North in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui for sale

2004 First edition. red boards. Ex Library with minimal use and stamps. Book is VG in a Vg Dj protected in a mylar cover. 686pp. Ilstd. with b/w plts. Colour. pictorial endpapers. There Is Complete Listing of Each 1354 Vc Holders Since Crimean War, With Details of Action.) Medals, Decorations (Incl. Recipients)&Rolls Of Honour a Narrative History of Every Conflict In Which The Victoria Cross Has Been Awarded From Crimea To Falklands.Symbol of Courage is a ground-breaking history of Britain's most famous medal, the Victoria Cross, and a tribute to the extraordinary men who have won it. The Victoria Cross can only be awarded for'most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy'. It has been awarded only 1,354 times since the Crimean War.
Author
Max Arthur
Title
Symbol of Courage: A History of the Victoria Cross
Publisher name
Sidgwick&Jackson, London
Shipping time
3 - 7 days
Publication year
2004
Edition
First edition
Binding type
Hard cover
Listing condition
Used
Item condition
Very good
Vendor name
SeaBreeze Books
Vendor rating
Key words
Victoria Cross. War History. Military Medals
Topic
Biography&autobiography, Military
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