It's inscribed and given 'For Valour' (8,5)

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victoria cross

(Other definitions for victoria cross that I've seen before include "award" , "VC in full" , "Military medal" , "epitome of bravery" , "heroic achievement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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