This dramatic uncirculated commemorative Crown was issued by the government of the Isle of Man to honor the soldiers of World War II who exemplified the bravery and self-sacrifice that saw the allies to victory over the forces of Facism. This Crown bears the impression of The Victoria Cross imposed over a scene depicting British and Commonwealth soldiers battling against the Axis. With partroopers in the background, one lone annonymous soldier with a bazooka heroically stands his ground as he take aim at an approaching Panzer unit, even as the he is under the narrowing hail of bullets from the panzer’s machine guns. The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest recognition for valour "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces of any rank in any service, and civilians under military command. It is also the highest award in the British Honours system. The medal takes the form of a cross pattée, 1.375 inches (35 mm) wide, bearing a crown surmounted by a lion, and the inscription "FOR VALOUR". This was originally to have been "FOR BRAVERY", until it was changed on the recommendation of Queen Victoria, who thought some might erroneously consider that only the recipients of the VC were brave in battle.