Medalla Aérea Explained

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

The Air Force Medal (Spanish; Castilian: Medalla Aérea) is the maximum 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. Núm. 177).

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 Air Force. The ribbon is 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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