Medalla Naval
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| Navy Medal | |
|---|---|
.svg) Front side of the Navy Medal | |
| Type | Military decoration |
| Awarded for | Distinguished peacetime service |
| Country | Spain |
| Eligibility | Military personnel only |
| Status | Active |
| Established | 2003 |
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| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Cruz de Guerra (At war) |
| Next (lower) | Crosses of Naval Merit |
| Related | Medalla Aérea Medalla del Ejército |
The Navy Medal (Spanish: Medalla Naval) is the highest peacetime military award issued by Spain's navy. The regulation for the issue of this medal is modified by the Royal Decree 1040/2003, 1 August (BOD. Núm. 177).
Appearance
[edit]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 Navy. 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 blue. Each medal has a clasp attached to the ribbon with the legend of the action done in black.
References
[edit]- "BOE núm. 213 Viernes 5" (PDF) (in Spanish). BOLETÍN OFICIAL DEL ESTADO. September 2003. Retrieved 25 October 2012.