Medalla del Ejército

Army Medal

Front side of the Army Medal
Country Spain
Type Military decoration
Eligibility Military personnel only
Awarded for Distinguished peacetime service
Status Active
Statistics
Established 2003
Precedence
Next (higher) Cruz de Guerra (At war)
Next (lower) Crosses of Military Merit
Related Medalla Naval
Medalla Aérea

The Army Medal (Spanish: Medalla del Ejército) is the maximum military award of Spain in peacetime for the army branch. The regulation for the issue of this medal is modified by the Royal Decree 1040/2003, 1 August (BOD. Núm. 177).

Appearance

Is made of oxidized iron, oval, 42 millimetres (1.7 in) on its vertical axis and 28 millimetres (1.1 in) on its horizontal axis. On the obverse, surrounded by a silver edge, is a rising sun behind the sea and a matron stands, representing Spain, offering, with the right hand, a laurel wreath and holding a sword with the left. At the top of the oval are the words: "Al mérito distinguido". On the reverse is the emblem of the Army. The ribbon is 30 millimetres (1.2 in) wide and divided in three parts: the central with the national colours (red and yellow) and at the sides dark green. Each medal has a clasp attached to the ribbon with the legend of the action done in black.

References

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