Award one successful with first clue!
I believe the answer is:
victoria cross
'award' is the definition.
(Victoria Cross is an example)
I don't understand the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for victoria cross that I've seen before include "epitome of bravery" , "VC in full" , "Military medal" , "award" , "heroic achievement" .)