The order was established by law 263/1968 in the fiftieth anniversary of the Italian victory in World War I in order to "express the gratitude of the Nation" to all Italian soldiers who had fought during World War I, or in previous wars , had obtained the cross of merit of war or had found themselves in the conditions to be able to be awarded them . Original, with its ribbon, mint condition.  Shipping to U.S. by airmail USD 16.00.