Award for bravery (8,5)
'award for bravery' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for george cross that I've seen before include "Hardy character might get this" , "Award to the brave" , "Medal given to no soldier" , "Highest UK gallantry award for civilians" , "Award not given for military heroism" .)
(Other definitions for victoria cross that I've seen before include "epitome of bravery" , "award" , "VC in full" , "Highest British military decoration for gallantry" , "Military medal" .)