The Doncella Cigar History of the VC Collection P69 Educational Value: Gain a deeper

Educational Value: Gain a deeper understanding of World War I military history with these informative cards

holds the weight of the time

It is contained in its khaki  pack

Period: Cold War

The Doncella Cigar History of the VC Collection P69 Educational Value: Gain a deeperDescription: Originally issued with Doncella cigars this set portrays in colour some of the incidents for which this prestigious medal was awarded between the first in 1854 and 1965. Card number 1 shows the action aboard H. M. S. Hecla when the mate Charles Davis Lucas picked up a live shell which had just landed and threw it overboard. He became the first person to win the Victoria Cross. The set also includes other acts of bravery in the Crimean