It is made of bronze out of a canon used in the 'Crim War'. Since 1856 a total of 1400 VC's were issued. Only 106 in the WW II period. Those who receive this very rare award receive an annual tax-free amount of 1300 pound.

Common Wealth members Canada and Australia consider it as national inheritance material which means it should never leave the country.

A total of five VC's were issued for soldiers who fought at Arnhem. You can read the full stories on the citations by clicking on the photos.