Italy Order of Vittorio Veneto 1968 - 2010

Bronze 47x41 mm.; With original ribbon; original name: Ordine di Vittorio Veneto; Established by law No. 263 of March 18, 1968 to express the gratitude of the Nation to those who fought for at least 6 months on the fields of World War I and previous wars. The head of the order was the President of the Republic. The Council of the order was chaired by one of the generals of the army corps. The order consisted of a single class. The awarded orders were called Cavaliers of the Order of Vittorio Veneto. Cavaliers were awarded the badge of the order for wearing on the chest on the ribbon. The sign represents a Greek cross with a medallion, in which a five-pointed star is placed. The order was abolished in 2010, due to the fact that not a single knight of the order survived.