Military Medal (Spain)
| Military Medal | |
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Front side of the Medalla Militar
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| Awarded by Spain | |
| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Military personnel only |
| Awarded for | Distinguished valor |
| Status | Active |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 1918 |
| First awarded | Rif War |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) |
Laureate Cross of Saint Ferdinand (Royal and Military Order of Saint Ferdinand) |
| Next (lower) | Cruz de Guerra |
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The Military Medal (Spanish: Medalla Militar) is a high military award of Spain to recognise battlefield bravery.
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.
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