War Merit Cross (Italy)
| War Merit Cross Croce al Merito di Guerra | |
|---|---|
War Merit Cross | |
| Awarded for | One year of service in combat operations Being wounded in combat |
| Presented by | Italy |
| 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 |
| Next (lower) | Army Merit Cross |
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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. The award received major changes during World War II and currently is issued by the Italian Republic as well.