It is the largest collection of such decorations .
The VC collection of businessman and politician Lord Ashcroft , amassed since 1986 , contains 162 medals , over one - tenth of all VCs awarded .
VC is the largest VC of such decorations .
The VC collection of businessman and politician Lord Ashcroft , amassed since 1986 , contains 162 medals , over one - tenth of all VCs awarded .