And finally… every dog has its day
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The PDSA Dickin Medal for Gallantry is also known as the Victoria Cross for animals.
A medal awarded to a dog who completed 20 parachute descents in World War Two has been sold at auction for £140,000.
The medal is amongst other war memorabilia included in the lot which also featured photos, books and a collar.
The PDSA Dickin Medal for Gallantry is also known as the Victoria Cross for animals, was awarded to Rob, from Shropshire, The Evening Standard reports.
Sold by medal auctioneer Noonans of Mayfair the sale broke the previous world record for a Dickin Medal which had been awarded to a pigeon for its gallantry during D-Day.
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