The Military Medal (Spanish: Medalla Militar) is a high military award of Spain to recognise battlefield bravery.
Military Medal | |
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Type | Medal |
Awarded for | Distinguished valor |
Presented by | Spain |
Eligibility | Military personnel only |
Status | Active |
Established | 1918 |
First awarded | Rif War |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand (Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand)[1] |
Next (lower) | Cruz de Guerra |
The medal was established in 1918 by Alfonso XIII of Spain. Since then it is awarded to members of the Spanish military service independent of rank.