BRITANNIA'S CALENDAR OF HEROES

A 1909 catalogue of British medals and awards for gallantry (including VCs) and the heroic deeds that inspired them. Arranged in anniversary form. This unusual book gives, by date of anniversary, a brief account of the heroic deeds that resulted in the awards of the Victoria Cross, Empire Medal, AM, KPM, New Zealand Cross and the gallantry medals of various British societies and institutions. Of the 522 Victoria Crosses awarded to 1909 and recorded in this book, the compiler has included a facsimile signature of 160 recipients, which she has arranged according to the month of the VC deed. Reprint of the 1909 original edition.