Timeline January 1856

Events in January 1856 1

• 1856 Victoria Cross instituted Britain establishes its highest award for military valour Queen Victoria issued a Royal Warrant on 29 January 1856 creating the Victoria Cross, Britain's highest decoration for gallantry in the face of the enemy. The medal was made retroactive to cover acts of valour during the Crimean War. It remains the most prestigious award in the British and Commonwealth honours system.