Spain: Order of Military Merit

Orden del Mérito Militar

Ribbon: Red with a white central stripe.

Instituted: 3 August 1864 by Queen Isabel II, revised 1931, 1936, 1942, 1970, 1977, 28 July 1995, and 1 August 2003.

Awarded: For acts of bravery, distinction, service or merit by members of the Armed Forces, or civilians in support of the military.

Grades: 5 (Grand Cross, Crosses of the 3rd, 2nd and 1st Class, and a Silver Cross) in 2 Divisions (Red and White).

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