Dickin Medal
The Dickin Medal is the highest British award for animals.
The Dickin Medal is awarded by the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) to animals who have held heroically in wartime. The medal has been awarded since 1943 on the initiative of Maria Dickin. The medal is also called the Victoria Cross for animals.
The Dickin Medal is normally issued only to British animals who have made merit in ward service. In exceptional cases, the medal is awarded to animals from other countries. Since 2002, non-waging animals have earned the PDSA Gold Medal. For actions in the Netherlands, distinguished animals Externe link
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