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
Navy. The ribbon is wide and divided in three parts: the central with the
national colours (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. ==References==