Medalla del Ejército
The Army Medal 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.Appearance
Is made of oxidized iron, oval, on its vertical axis and 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 wide and divided in three parts: the central with the national colours and at the sides dark green. Each medal has a clasp attached to the ribbon with the legend of the action done in black.
