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Military Order of Italy
Decree of 5^th June 1920

In the hard efforts of the war, in trench or in battle, it showed spirit of sacrifice and courage, audacity and tenacity, consecrating the roman virtue of Italy. (1915-1918). (To the Infantry).

Golden Medal to the Military Valour
Decree of 31^st December 1947

A powerful war instrument, with dedication to sacrifice and glory, in two years on a desert territory it gave proof of its heroic valour. In constant contact with the stronger enemy, it opposed courage and determination defeating it in any battle. Never stopped by the enemy in its victorious marches, it always managed to crush the enemy initiatives. The generous blood of its Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Bersaglieri, sprayed the sands of the desert: El-Mechili, Tobruk, Pass of Halfaja, Sollum, Capuzzo, Bir El-Gobi, Dakar El-Aslagh, names that were related to the glories of the Homeland and they were the glorious stages of the Regiment. The enemy also expressed admiration for the infantrymen of the Regiment, representing the purest warrior virtues of the Italic ancestry. (Northern Africa, April 1941 – September 1942).

Golden Medal to the Military Valour
Decree of 28^th July 1950

After giving extraordinary contribution of faith and blood to the common action, in seven days it repelled the enemy forces and maintained its positions. (Battle of Mareth, Tunisia. March – April 1943).

Golden Medal to the Army Valour

Decree of 14^th May 1999

Incorporated in the ITALFOR contingent on the framework of the "Joint Endeavour" Multinational Operation in Bosnia Herzegovina, since the beginning of the mission the Regiment operated with extraordinary capabilities and admirable spirit of sacrifice to ensure the positive end of the operation, in a situation endangered by the struggles between groups and worsen by the prohibitive weather conditions. The Bersaglieri of the 8^th Regiment managed to pass the difficulties and, thanks to their sense of responsibility and determination, they imposed to the contenders the respect of the international agreements, deserving the groups' trust. The way of the 8^th Regiment to operate in its area of responsibility permitted it to implement the peacekeeping plan but it also contributed to restore gradually the normal life conditions of the local population, thanks to the sense of the security spread by the Italian soldiers patrolling the territory. The soldiers of the 8^th Regiment gave proof of their capabilities, spirit of abnegation and extraordinary human solidarity in managing the delicate activities in Vogoska (the first borough of Sarajevo to be involved in the transfer of the authorities between the groups) or in the escort of humanitarian convoys along the dangerous way to Goradze, or on the occasion of the exodus of 6,000 Serbians towards the Serbian Republic of Bosnia, or in the protection of human lives and infrastructures, or in any other situations they were involved. They reached excellent results recognized at an international level but also by the local populations. Great example of high professionalism, moral solidity and military valour that increased the prestige of the Italian Army and the Nation. (Bosnia Herzegovina, 18^th December 1995 – 22^nd May 1996).

Silver Medal to the Military Valour

Decree of 5^th June 1920

On the difficult peaks of Cadore, in bloody battles, it was example of force and firmness. In defending the Piave it stopped the enemy march. As vanguard of a special Bersaglieri Division, in the supreme battle for the revival, it burst into Piave, offering its courageous Bersaglieri for the victory of the Homeland (4^th November 1918).

Silver Medal to the Army Valour

Decree of 4^th January 1978

It promptly intervened with men and vehicles in the areas of Friuli devastated by the violent earthquake, working hard for several days in a generous rescue operation in favour of the population hit by the disaster. With high sense of duty and spirit of human solidarity, it faced the dangers for the continuous earth tremors, contributing to reduce the consequences of the disastrous event. The help offered with tenacity and generosity raised recognition and appreciation increasing the prestige of the Army. (Friuli, 6^th May 1976 – 30^th April 1977).

Silver Medal to the Civil Valour

Decree of 18^th May 1964

The 8^th Bersaglieri Regiment, with the other regiments of the Army, showed generous altruism and heroic abnegation in rescuing the populations hit by the disaster of Vajont, facing hidden dangers and difficulties. (Longarone, 10^th – 15^th October 1963).

Bronze Medal to the Military Valour

Decree of 13^th July 1849

For being distinguished in the battle of Novara – 23^rd March 1849. (To the 9^th Company of the 3^rd Battalion).

Bronze Medal to the Military Valour

Decree of 13^th July 1849

For being distinguished in the battle of Novara – 23^rd March 1849. (To the 5^th Battalion).

Bronze Medal to the Military Valour
Decree of 12^th July 1859

For its distinguished conduct in battle. (Madonna della Scoperta, 24^th May 1859). (To the 9^th Company of the 3^rd Battalion).

Bronze Medal to the Military Valour

Decree of 15^th April 1915

For the good conduct of the Regiment in the battles of Mergheb. (28^th October 1911 and 27^th February 1912; Lebda, Sidi Barcù; Libya, 2^nd May 1912).

Bronze Medal to the Military Valour

Decree of 5^th June 1920

In the night between 20^th and 21^st July 1915, with indestructible valour it maintained its conquered position of Mount San Michele. In the morning of 21^st, with counterattacks and sacrifices of blood, it permitted the troops threatened by the encirclement to retreat from the position. (Mount San Michele, 21^st July 1915). (To the 8^th Battalion).

Silver Medal to the Merit

Decree of 5^th June 1910

For its work on the occasion of the earthquake on 28^th December 1908 in Calabria and Sicily. ​​