2006 Canada Silver Dollar Proof Set 150th Anniv Victoria Cross
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Due to the age and/or construction of some proof sets. There may be some cosmetic issues with the case, nick or scuffs, toning to the coins, etc.
Set Highlights:
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About the Victoria Cross
Instituted by Queen Victoria in 1856, a total of 1,351 Victoria Crosses have been awarded to the British and commonwealth military forces. Ninety-four of them have been awarded to Canadians for acts of bravery carried out prior to and during the South African war (1899-1902); 70 First World War (1914-1918); and 16 during the Second World War (1939-1945).
The Victoria Cross is one of the most recognized military medals in the world. It features a cross pattee with the royal crown surrounded by a lion guardant and a scroll inscribed with for valor. The date of the act is engraved within a raised circle n the reverse. The cross is suspended from a straight bar which have the rank, unit and name of the recipient engraved on the back. In 1993, a special Canadian version was instituted. It is identical to the original with the exception that the inscription on the scroll is in Latin (pro valor).
From the cascabels of Russian cannons that were captured during the Crimean war (1854-1855), a great military honor is forged. It is the Victoria Cross the highest military decoration that is the awarded.
Due to the age and/or construction of some proof sets. There may be some cosmetic issues with the case, nick or scuffs, toning to the coins, etc.
Set Highlights:
- Contains 3/4 oz of .925 silver.
- Encapsulated and presented in a maroon clamshell case accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
- Obverse: The profile of Queen Elizabeth II by Canadian-born Susanna Blunt, and the year of issue, 2006.
- Reverse: The reverse design of the Silver Dollar reflects the Canadian Victoria Cross.
- Sovereign coin backed by the Royal Canadian Mint.
Add this Canadian Victoria Cross set to your cart today!
About the Victoria Cross
Instituted by Queen Victoria in 1856, a total of 1,351 Victoria Crosses have been awarded to the British and commonwealth military forces. Ninety-four of them have been awarded to Canadians for acts of bravery carried out prior to and during the South African war (1899-1902); 70 First World War (1914-1918); and 16 during the Second World War (1939-1945).
The Victoria Cross is one of the most recognized military medals in the world. It features a cross pattee with the royal crown surrounded by a lion guardant and a scroll inscribed with for valor. The date of the act is engraved within a raised circle n the reverse. The cross is suspended from a straight bar which have the rank, unit and name of the recipient engraved on the back. In 1993, a special Canadian version was instituted. It is identical to the original with the exception that the inscription on the scroll is in Latin (pro valor).
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