War Merit Cross (Italy)
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The War Merit Cross (Italian: Croce al Merito di Guerra) is an Italian military decoration. It was instituted by King Victor Emmanuel III during World War I on 19 January 1918.[2] The award received major changes during World War II and currently is issued by the Italian Republic as well.
Quick Facts War Merit Cross Croce al Merito di Guerra, Awarded for ...
War Merit Cross Croce al Merito di Guerra | |
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![]() War Merit Cross | |
Awarded for | One year of service in combat operations Being wounded in combat |
Presented by | ![]() |
Eligibility | Members of the Italian armed forces |
Established | 19 January 1918 |
![]() Ribbon bar of the cross ![]() Ribbon bar of the cross for two awards | |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | War Cross of Military Valor[1] |
Next (lower) | Army Merit Cross[1] |
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