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.

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 on 21 May 1793 by King Victor Amadeus III of Sardinia.
• The Bronze Medal of Military Valor, established in 1887 by King Umberto I of Italy.
• Below the medal, the War Cross of Military Valor is awarded, established in 1922 by King Victor Emmanuel III.