Post WW2 Italian War Merit Cross

Instituted in 1918 with an obverse having a 5-pointed star on a rayed background. The reverse differs from the WW1 & 2 version as it was issued by the republic of Italy. It was awarded to members of the armed forces with a minimum of one year's service in contact with an enemy who received the Medal of the Wounded, or to those who, when mentioned for war merit. It could be awarded three times and multiple awards were shown by bronze stars. This one possibly awarded for the Korean war.
It is in near mint condition in envelope of issued with ribbon.

Code: 27718