Medalla Aérea
The Air Force Medal (Medalla Aérea) is the highest military award of Spain in peacetime for the air force branch. The regulation for the issue of this medal is modified by the Royal Decree 1040/2003, 1 August (BOD.
Medalla Aérea
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- Air Force Medal
- Period
- 2003
- Region
- Spain
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The Air Force Medal (Medalla Aérea) is the highest military award of Spain in peacetime for the air force branch. The regulation for the issue of this medal is modified by the Royal Decree 1040/2003, 1 August (BOD.
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• Name — Air Force Medal • Country — Spain • Type — Military decoration • Eligibility — Military personnel only • Awarded For — Distinguished peacetime service • Status — Active • Established — 2003 • Higher — Cruz de Guerra (At War) • Lower — Crosses of Aeronautical Merit • Related — Medalla del Ejército Medalla Naval
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Is made of oxidized iron, oval, 42 mm on its vertical axis and 28 mm 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 Air Force. The ribbon is 30 mm wide and divided in three parts: the central with the national colours (red and yellow) and at the sides blue. Each medal has a clasp attached to the ribbon with the legend of the action done in black.
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