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58. The War Cross - Italy.

Decreed by H.M. King Victor Emmanuel 111 on the 19th January, 1918. It was granted to those who in the operations of war by land, sea or air, had aquitted themselves in such a manner that they deserved public recognition. Also to those who for at least a year, either in one part, or several parts, had fought valiantly against the enemy; or had been wounded in battle; or had taken part in feats of arms, or had habitually shown acts of bravery, although not as such of a kind as to merit the award of the Medal for military valour.

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59. The Commemorative Medal ( 1915-18 ) - Italy.

Decreed by H.M. King Victor Emmanuel 111 on the 29th July, 1920, and granted to all soldiers; to workers under military orders, and to members of Auxilary Corps who had taken part in the campaign of 1915-18, for one or more years; and to those who had been authorised to wear the badge for the labourers of war, according to the Royal Decree of 21st May, 1916, and who had served four months in the war zone.

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60. The Victory Medal - Italy.

Was decreed by King Victor Emmanuel 111 on the 16th December, 1920, and was granted to all soldiers; to workers under military orders, to members of the Auxilary Corps, and those who had rendered service for at least four months in the military zone.

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61. The Della Saluta ( Public Safety ) Medal - Italy.

Instituted by King Victor Emmanuel 11 in 1854, for award for services rendered by volunteers taking part in various services which were for the benefit of the health of the public and its safety. There are 3 classes of the Medal - 1st class - gold; 2nd class - silver; 3rd class - bronze.

The medal of the 2nd class has been awarded to several officers of the Royal Army Medical Corps for services given to the Armies in Italy during the Great War.

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62. The Della Sanita ( Public Health ) Medal - Italy.

Was institued by King Victor Emmanuel 111, on the 7th July, 1918 for award to person and organisations for services rendered on behalf of Public Hygiene and Health.

A few medals were bestowed on British Doctors who served with the Allied Armies in Italy during the Great War.

These Medals are of silver.

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63. The Order of St. Michael the Brave - Roumania.

Institued by King Ferdinand in 1916. It is the senior Roumanian Order, and it is awarded only to officers for military services in the field against the enemy. It is divided into 3 classes, Grand Cross, Commander and Knight.

Michael, after whom the Order is named, was Prince of Wallachia, and distinguished himself battle, particularly against the Turks, in 1595.

A few British military officers have been awarded the Order for services rendered during the Great War. Earl Haig had the first class of the Order conferred upon him.

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64. The Order of the Star of Roumania - Roumania.

Was instituted by Prince Charles in 1877. In commemoration of the liberation of Roumania in that year, from Turkish rule. The Order is for both civil and military merit, and is divided into 5 classes. The badges awarded to military officers for war service have crossed swords between the angles of the cross, and those awarded for military services in peace time, have the swords placed between the cross and the crown.

Several British military and naval officers have been awarded the Order for services rendered during the Great War.

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65. The Order of the Crown - Roumania.

Was established by King Charles 1 in 1881, to commemorate Roumania becoming a Kingdom. On the reverse of the Badges of the Order is the date of May 10th, which is the national day of roumania, and the years 1866, 1877 and 1881.

Many British officers have had the Order conferred upon them.

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66. War Cross - Roumania.

Instituted by H.M. King Ferdinand for award to officers and men of the Roumanian and Allied Armies, for distinguished services and devotion to duty. The Cross consists of 2 classes - 1st class, bronze, parcel-gilt for officers; 2nd class, bronze for non-commissioned officers and men. bars for the important battles in Roumania, including those for Carpati, Bucuresti, Oituz and Marasesti aer worn on the riband with the Cross.

Some British officers, who served in Roumania and the near East, and elsewhere, have been awarded the Cross.

67. The Victory Medal - Roumania.

Instituted by H. M. Kind Ferdinand for award to Roumanian officers and men who had served with distinction during the years 1916, 1917 and 1918. On the reverse of the Medal are the halberd, and in Roumanian characters - " Great War for Civilisation ", within a laurel wreath; the whole encircled by a chain, each alternate link of which bears the names of one of the Allies - Franta; Anglia; Belgia; Grecia; Japonia; Serbia; America; China; Roumania and Italy.

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68. The Barbatie si Credinta ( Valour and Loyalty ) Medal - Roumania.

Instituted by King Charles 1, for award to non-commissioned officers and men for deeds of valour, devotion to duty, and for faithful service. It consists of 3 classes - 1st class, silver-gilt; 2nd class, silver; and 3rd class, bronze.

A few British non-commissioned officers and men were awarded the Medal for distinguished services during the Great War. The Medal ranks with the British Distinguished Conduct in the field Medal.

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69. The Order of the White Eagle - Serbia.

Instituted by King Milan Obrenovitch 1 in 1883. The Order is divided into 5 classes, all of which are awarded for both military and civil services. The Badges awarded for military services have crossed swords below the crown, and are worn by Serbians, for war services with a scarlet watered riband.

A good many British military and naval officers received the Order for services rendered during the Great War.

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70. The Order of St. Sava - Serbia.

Instituted by King Milan Obrenovitch 1 in 1883, for award for services rendered in the sciences, arts and letters, and for relief and social workers. The Order can be awarded to military and naval officers appropriate to the Order. It is divided into 5 classes.

A good many military and naval officers, and civilians of the British, American, and other allied countries were granted the Order for relief work and other services rendered during the Great War. Several British officers of the Royal Army Medical Corps were admitted into the Order.

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71. The Cross of Mercy, or Charity - Serbia.

Was instituted by King Peter 1 in 1912, and is granted to officers, non-commissioned officers and men of medical units and hospitals, also nurses and other persons, for devoted and useful services in connection with the relief of sick and wounded soldiers.

Many British nurses and other helpers were awarded the Cross for services rendered during the Great War, and during the Serbian retreat of 1915. Serbian wear the Cross in wartime with a red watered riband.

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72. The Serbian Retreat Medal - Serbia.

Was instituted by H.M. King Alexander in 1922, and is granted to officers, non-commissioned officers, men, doctors, and nurses who were in the great retreat of the Serbian Army across Albania in the winter of 1915.

Many British subjects were eligible for the Medal, however, as the Medal is of a campaign character, and not for special services, it is doubtful whether the British will be permitted to wear it.

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73. The Order of the Redeemer of Greece - Greece.

Was instituted by King Otho in 1833, to commemorate the overthrow of Turkish rule. It is the premier Order of Greece, and is awarded for both military and civil services.

A good number of British military and naval officers, as well as some civilians, have been granted this Order for services rendered prior to and during the Great War. The Order originally had the head of King Otho in the centre; this was changed in 1863 to that of the Redeemer

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74. The Order of George 1 - Greece.

Established by King Constantine in 1915, in commemoration of the 50th year of the reign of his father, King George 1 in 1913, and for award for both civil and military services. There are 5 classes of the Order, and all the ribands for all the Badges are the same colour as that of the British Order of the Bath.

A few British military and naval officers , and some civilians have received the Order for services rendered during the Great War. There are also silver and bronze Medals pertaining to the Order.

75. The Military Cross - Greece.

Instituted by Monsieur Venizelos in 1917 for award to officers and men of the Greek Nationalist troops fir deeds of heroism in action. It has since been officially recognised and can be awarded for distinguished services. On the reverse of the Cross is the Greek word Hellas and the dates 1916-1917. The Cross is awarded according to merit, and is granted with a wreath on the riband, or a star, or a plain riband.

Several British officers have received the Cross for services in Macedonia.

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76. The Medal of Military Merit -Greece.

Instituted by Monsieur Venizelos in 1917, for award to officers of the Army, Navy, Red Cross and other units for highly meritorious services during the war. It has since been recognised, and can be awarded for services not necessarily performed under fire. On the reverse of the Medal is the Greek word Hellas, and the dates 1916-1917. It is granted with a gold wreath on the riband, a silver wreath, a bronze wreath, or with a plain riband.

Several British officers, and some nurses have received the Medal for services rendered in Macedonia.

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77. The Victory Medal - Greece.

Was instituted in 1922, for award to all Greek officers and men who had served for six months in the Greek Nationalist Army between 1916 and 1918. On the reverse of the Medal is a tablet inscribed with the names of the Allies; the infant Hercules strangling the Serpents, above; the whole enclosed within an inscription in Greek - " The Great War for Civilisation, 1914-1918.

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78. The Order of Military Merit ( or Military Virtue ) - Poland.

First founded in 1792, abolished in 1793, and then revived in 1807. In 1831 the Russians discontinued its distribution, and on 1st August 1919, the Polish Government again reinstated the Order, which is awarded for conspicuous bravery on the battlefield. It consists of 5 classes.

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79. The Order of Polonia Restituta - Poland.

Instituted in 1921, it is divided into 4 classes, and is granted to all citizens of high respectabilty for various services rendered to the Polish State. On the reverse of the Badges is the date 1918. A white eagle, is displayed on the obverse of the Cross, being the ancient symbol of Poland.

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80. The Valiant Cross - Poland.

Instituted in 1920, and is granted to officers and men, also to civilians, for bravery on the field of battle. The Cross, which is of one class only, may be granted up to four times to the same person. The number of Crosses granted is indicated by special devices worn on the riband.

A few Crosses have been awarded to British military officers, including Major-General A. Cartonde-Wiart, V.C.

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81. War Cross - Portugal.

Established on 30th November, 1916, for award for acts of valour, and feats of arms by any soldier, or civilian on the battlefield. There are 4 classes of Cross, which are awarded according to Merit, and not according to the rank of the recipient. The Cross can be awarded to foreigners, and a few British officers have been granted it.

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82. The Medal of the Order of Mohammed Ali - Egypt.

The senior Egyptian Order was instituted in 1915, for the purpose of rewarding naval and military officers and men for deeds of valour and bravery. There are 2 Medals of the Order, one gold and the other silver.

A few Medals were granted to British officers in connection with the operations in Egypt during 1915 - 1917.

The Duke of Westminster received the gold Medal for his services with the armoured cars, in rescuing prisoners from the Senussi, in 1916.

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83. The War ( or Military ) Cross - Czecho-Slovakia.

Instituted on the 7th of November 1918, for award to every Czecho-Slovakian soldier in the Revolutionary Army, who had distinguished himself by any act, or acts of bravery in the presence of the enemy. It is of one class only.

The Cross has been awarded to a few British military and naval officers.

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84. The Order of the Rising Sun - Japan.

Established in April, 1876, for award for civil and military merit. It is divided into 8 classes, all of which are granted to the civil and military services. In the Army and Navy, the last 2 classes are awarded to non-commissioned officers and men only.

A good many British military and naval officers were granted the Order for distinguished services during the Great War.

85. The Order of the Sacred Treasure - Japan.

Instituted in January, 1888. It consists of 6 classes, all of which are granted to civilians for distinguished services in peace time, and the first 5 classes to officers of the Army and Navy for meritorious services in war. The the Army and Navy, the 6th class is granted to non-commissioned officers and men only.

Several British military and naval officers were granted the Order for meritorious services during the Great War.

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