United Kingdom. A Limited Edition Victoria Cross Replica, by Hancocks & Co, London, Number 443 of 1352

In blackened bronze, obverse of the cross illustrating the British lion standing upon the Victorian crown in the centre, framed by a ribbon banner inscribed "FOR VALOUR", reverse centrepiece engraved "Hancocks 443", measuring 34.5 mm (w) x 39.2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral loop, the cross suspended by a ring from a serifed "V" attached to the suspension bar decorated by laurel leaves, the ribbon with horizontal pinback. A near mint Victoria Cross replica.

In its hard-shelled case of issue, walnut brown leather exterior, with gold-coloured trim on the lid, the inside lid in white satin, padded and maker marked "HANCOCKS & CO" (JEWELLERS) LTD 52-53 BURLINGTON ARCADE LONDON W1Y 0HH", slotted off-white felt medal bed, push release, hinged along the back edge, measuring 58.5 mm (w) x 122.5 mm (h) x 23.5 mm (d), very minimal wear, in better than extremely fine condition.

Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Hancocks & Co. of London, inscribed "This Limited Edition Replica Victoria Cross numbered 443 was produced as a limited edition of 1352 by Hancocks & Co. (Jewellers) Ltd., the original manufacturers of the Victoria Cross since 1856", the certificate with the embossed Hancocks stamp and signed by Director Stephen Burton, measuring 210 mm (w) x 297 mm (h).