Extraordinary Heroes

"K2T Wisata"

On Friday, November 12th, the exhibit “Extraordinary Heroes” opened its doors to tourism in London, featuring a series of elements and war trophies.

England had, during a long time, an enormous international power due to its dominance of the oceans. Those taking a trip to London these days will be able to appreciate a collection of 164 prizes that go from the Crimea war to the Falklands / Islas Malvinas. With them, 48 Victoria Crosses and 31 George Crosses, which belong to the Imperial War Museum of London’s permanent collection, will also be exhibited.

The Victoria Cross, also known as VC, is the greatest military consecration, which is given to courage “in face of the enemy” to members of the Commonwealth. In the past, it was also given to those who belonged to the former British Empire.

Its civil counterpart is the George Cross, which is also called GC, the greatest prize to the courage of civilians, or of military personnel but in actions that do not take place in face of the enemy or that are not framed among normal military honors. Nevertheless, the VC has a greatest honorary power. The collection of Victoria Crosses exhibited on this occasion on the Lord Ascroft Gallery of the Imperial War Museum of the city of London is one of the greatest in the world.