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Medal winner, one on the other side (8,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

victoria cross

'medal' is the definition.
(Victoria Cross is an example)

'winner one on the other side' is the wordplay.
'winner' becomes 'victor' ('victor' can be a synonym of 'winner').
'one' becomes 'i' (Roman numeral).
'on the other side' becomes 'across' (I've seen this before).
'victor'+'i'+'across'='VICTORIA CROSS'

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

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Telegraph.
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