War Cross of Military Valor

The War Cross for Military Valor (Italian: Croce di Guerra al Valor Militare) is an Italian order for military valor. Established in 1922, the cross may be awarded only in time of war.

War Cross for Military Valor
Croce di Guerra al Valor Militare
War Cross for Military Valor
Awarded by the Italian Republic
TypeOrder of chivalry
Established7 January 1922 (1922-01-07)
CountryItaly
EligibilityMembers of the Italian armed forces
CriteriaMilitary valor in time of war
StatusDormant
Grand MasterPresident of the Republic
ChancellorMinister of Defence
Grades
  • Gold Medal
  • Silver Medal
  • Bronze Medal
Websitewww.quirinale.it/page/medagliacrocevm
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of Vittorio Veneto
Next (lower)Award for Civil Valor

Ribbon bar of the cross

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