United Kingdom, Uganda. Idi Amin Ugandan Victoria Cross Newly Listed with leafing in the background

with leafing in the background

88 mm total length

for Bravery in Armoured Combat Against Japanese Forces in Burma

ribbon has faded through time but overall near extremely fine condition

United Kingdom, Uganda. Idi Amin Ugandan Victoria Cross Newly Listed with leafing in the backgroundIn bronze, manufactured by Spink & Son as per order of President Idi Amin Dada Oumee of Uganda, obverse illustrating President Idi Amin Dada Oumee of Uganda in the centre framed by a ribbon banner inscribed "FOR GOD AND MY COUNTRY", reverse illustrating the coat of arms of Uganda in the centre framed by a ribbon banner inscribed "FOR SUPREME VALOUR", measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 39. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with pinback, maker marked "SPINK & SON Ltd 6