Italian Croce al Merito di Guerra Streamer
The Italian Croce al Merito di Guerra Streamer represents a distinguished foreign military decoration awarded by the Government of Italy and authorized for display by qualifying United States Army organizations.
The Croce al Merito di Guerra, translated as the War Merit Cross, is an Italian military decoration established during World War I. The decoration recognizes meritorious military service performed during wartime and became an important Italian recognition of military service and achievement.
U.S. military personnel and organizations have received Italian recognition for distinguished service associated with military operations involving Italy.
Streamer Design
The Croce al Merito di Guerra Streamer features a distinctive:
Blue – White – Blue – White – Blue stripe pattern.
The official full-size Army streamer stripe arrangement is:
- 5/8 inch Blue
- 7/16 inch White
- 3/8 inch Blue
- 7/16 inch White
- 5/8 inch Blue
The authorized inscription is embroidered in Golden Yellow.
Authorized Inscription
The standard inscription documented in U.S. Army Lineage and Honors records is:
ITALY
Official Army records identify qualifying unit decorations as:
Italian Croce al Merito di Guerra, Streamer embroidered ITALY
Because the Croce al Merito di Guerra is a foreign decoration, authorization should be verified against the individual organization's official U.S. Army Lineage and Honors documentation.
Historical Significance
The Croce al Merito di Guerra was established by Italy during World War I and was subsequently associated with military service during later conflicts.
American Soldiers serving during World War I were among those recognized with the Italian Croce al Merito di Guerra. The decoration reflects the historic military relationship between the United States and Italy and the service of American forces alongside Allied nations.
For qualifying U.S. Army organizations, the Croce al Merito di Guerra became part of the organization's officially recognized military heritage and is represented ceremonially by the corresponding foreign unit award streamer.
Product Features
- Italian Croce al Merito di Guerra Streamer
- Official U.S. Army foreign unit award streamer
- Blue field with two White stripes
- ITALY inscription embroidered in Golden Yellow
- Represents Italian military recognition
- Custom embroidered for authorized organizational display
- Appropriate for qualifying U.S. Army organizational honors
- Designed for Army organizational colors, distinguishing flags, and guidons
- Professional military and ceremonial construction
- Made in the USA
