2:870 of November 30, 1916[1] to reward officers and soldiers who showed courage, determination, cold blood and other qualities in the face of the enemy during combat operations.

4 of the decree was to be awarded by the Minister of War, who on July 26, 1917, issued the statute[2] of this decoration and its appearance.

On May 28, 1946, on the basis of chapter III of the decree[3] of the Minister of War, its statute and appearance were changed.

The statute and appearance were changed again on the basis of chapter III of the decree[4] of December 20, 1971, issued by the Minister of Defense.

[5]: Figure: 1 [6] On the reverse of the badge, there is the coat of arms of Portugal in the central part within a circle.