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Military Order of Italy
Decree of 5^th June 1920

In wars, in trenches or in battle, it showed spirit of sacrifice and courage; audacious and tenacious, it controlled places and fortunes, consecrating with its blood the roman virtue of the sons of Italy (1915-1918). (To the Infantry).

Golden Medal to the Military Valour

Decree of 31^st December 1947

In seven months of hard campaign on the Russian front, it showed itself as powerful war unit with energies, strong voluntary and legendary courage. During the most difficult maneuvre of retreat from the Don front, its "Vestone", "Verona" and "Val Chiese" Battalions gave proof of their war qualities in spite of the adverse weather conditions. Operating with ability on a dangerous territory, in many battles in Posto Jalyj, Scheljakino, Maiakeiewa, Arnautowo and Nikolajewka, they always hindered the enemy forces supported by armoured vehicles. Thanks to their valour, spirit of abnegation, courage and enthusiasm, they crushed the enemy troops limiting their violent advance and opening a way to save Italian and allied units. The three battalions, faithful to their ancient tradition, went beyond their heroic victorious war past with legendary valour. (Russian front: Postojalyi, Schel Jakino, Malakejewa, Arnautowo, Nikolajewka. August 1942 – February 1943).

Silver Medal to the Military Valour

Decree of 4^th June 1914

For the extraordinary proofs of valour given by the "Verona" Battalion in the day of Braksada (Ettangi). 18^th June 1913. (To the "Verona" Battalion).

Silver Medal to the Military Valour
Decree of 3^rd August 1916

With heroic courage, the "Bassano" Battalion participated in the conquest of trenches on Mount Kukla strengthening its possession, in spite of the enemy violent artillery fire and the losses. (10^th May 1916). (To the "Bassano" Battalion).

Silver Medal to the Military Valour

Decree of 5^th June 1920

The "Val Leogra" Battalion, winning against the enemy resistance, with other units it conquered Cimone di Arsiero with audacity and tenacity, but paying blood tribute. (Mount Cimone di Arsiero, 23^rd July 1916). (To the "Val Leogra" Battalion).

Silver Medal to the Military Valour

Decree of 5^th June 1920

For the proofs of valour and tenacity given by the "Verona", "Monte Baldo", "Sette Comuni" and especially "Bassano" Battalions in the conquest of important positions and the strong defensive organization of the enemy. (M. Ortigara, 10^th – 20^th June 1917).

Silver Medal to the Military Valour

Decree of 9^th June 1948

Against an enemy superior in terms of forces and means, the "Vestone" and "Verona" Alpine Battalions showed courage, valour and sacrifice and repelled any enemy attempts. Attacked on 21^st December by enemy forces, in three days of epic battle, they resisted counterattacking and forcing the enemy to retreat. In the final phase of the campaign, they crushed the last resistances and managed to occupy important positions, giving contribution in the enemy defeat. (Morava, Q.M. Lenije; M.Shkalles; Pupatit; Komjanit; Leskoviku. 18^th November 1940 – 21^st April 1941.)

Bronze Medal to the Military Valour

Decree of 31^st December 1948

It attacked and crushed in battle the first Russian lines; it occupied the enemy positions of resistance. Counterattacked by strong forces, it resisted. When it was ordered to retreat, it retreated respecting the enemy and counterattacking it. Example of courage and tenacity. (Russia front: Quota195,8; Quota 209,6; Quota 236,7; Don River. 1^st September 1942). (To the “Vestone” Battalion).

Silver Medal to the Merit

Decree of 5^th June 1910

It distinguished for courage and abnegation in rescuing the populations hit by the earthquake occurred in the regions of Calabria and Sicily on 28^th December 1908.

Bronze Medal to the Merit of the Red Cross

In recognition of its generous contribution in the rescue operations organized by the Italian Red Cross in favour of the populations hit by the flood in November 1994.