- Time Period: The Great War
- Institution: 1918
- Country: Spain
The Military Medal (or Medalla Militar) is a high military award of Spain to recognize 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.
Among notable recipients are:
- Emilio Mola
- Adolf Galland (Condor Legion)
- Mohamed Meziane
- Werner Mölders (Condor Legion)
- Walter Oesau (Condor Legion)
- Wilhelm Ritter von Thoma (Condor Legion)
- Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen (Condor Legion)
- Philippe Pétain (Commander-in-Chief of French Forces)
The Military Medal Design
The order is worn, in all uniforms, in normal size and highlighted above all other decorations, except the Laureate Cross. Additional awards are denoted by golden clasps with relevant inscription.
The medal is struck in silvered bronze andmeasures 42mm.
