United Kingdom. A Limited Edition Victoria Cross By Hancocks & Co. Of London, Number 409 Of 1352 Auction numbered "268992"

numbered "268992"

surmounted by a suspension in the form of a wreath of oak leaves tired by a bow

41 mm (h - inclusive of crown with horizontally pierced ball suspension adorned by cross)

the secretary of war

Emanating from the ring is a dark brown leather liner

United Kingdom. A Limited Edition Victoria Cross By Hancocks & Co. Of London, Number 409 Of 1352 Auction numbered "268992"In 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