United Kingdom. A Limited Edition Victoria Cross By Hancocks & Co. Of London, Number 409 Of 1352 Archive constructed of blackened magnetic metal

constructed of blackened magnetic metal with a black leather belt loop

& August 11th 1945

The book has a solid spine with little wear

near very fine as a pair

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 constructed of blackened magnetic metalIn 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