The Navy Medal (or 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).
The Navy Medal Design
The medal is made of oxidized iron, oval and measures 42 millimeters (1.7 in) on its vertical axis and 28 millimeters (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 millimeters (1.2 in) wide and divided in three parts: the central with the national colors (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.
