Military Medal (Spain)

Military Medal

Front side of the Medalla Militar
Awarded by Spain
Type Medal
Eligibility Military personnel only
Awarded for Distinguished valor
Status Active
Statistics
Established 1918
First awarded Rif War

The Military Medal (Spanish: Medalla Militar) is a high military award of Spain to recognise battlefield bravery.

The medal was established in 1918. Since then it is awarded to members of the Spanish military service independent of rank.

Notable recipients

Spanish Civil War