The Italian Red Cross Medal of Merit

• Time Period: Pre World War I, The Great War
• Institution: 1913
• Country: Italy (Italian Republic) (Red Cross)

The Italian Red Cross Medal of Merit (or Medaglia al merito della Croce Rossa Italiana) is an Italian award established in 1913.

The medal was awarded in both peacetime and wartime. In peacetime, for particular merits or personal actions and for social commitment and organizational capacity. In wartime for those who have particularly distinguished themselves or worked for the Association in peace and humanitarian support operations in support of populations affected by armed conflict.

The medal was awarded in the following grades:

• Gold Medal of Merit, awarded for services rendered in wartime in the area of ​​operations,
• Silver Medal of Merit, awarded for services rendered in times of war in the area of ​​operations, and
• Bronze medal of merit, awarded for services rendered in wartime in the area of ​​operations.
• Diploma of Merit, awarded for services rendered in times of war in the area of ​​operations.

The Italian Red Cross Medal of Merit Design

The medal has a diameter of 34 millimeters and weighs about 16,67 grams. It was issued with a red case, with red fitted leatherette exterior.

The ribbon is white with narrow red, white, and green edges.