Medal of Military Valor
The Medal of Military Valor (Italian language: Medaglia al valor militare) is an Italian medal, originally established as a Sardinian award. It is awarded to military personnel, units above the level of company, and civilians for exceptional valor in the face of the enemy.
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The medal has three levels:
- The Gold Medal of Military Valor, established on 21 May 1793 by King Victor Amadeus III of Sardinia.
- The Silver Medal of Military Valor, established in 1833 by King Charles Albert of Sardinia.
- The Bronze Medal of Military Valor, established in 1887 by King Umberto I of Italy.
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