Medal of Military Valor | |
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Type | Military decoration |
Awarded for | Participate in outstanding events or actions during fulfillment of duty involving acts of courage of heroism. |
Country | Uruguay |
Presented by | the Commander-in-Chief of the Uruguayan Army |
Eligibility | Uruguayan military officers |
Status | Currently awarded |
Established | 25 June 2007 [1] |
Order of Wear | |
Next (higher) | 18 May 1811 Medal[2] |
The Medal of Military Valor is an Uruguayan military decoration awarded by the Commander-in-Chief of the Army to military personnel of that armed force who participated in outstanding acts or events during the fulfillment of duty that involve acts of valor or heroism worthy of being publicly recognized, that help to exalt the image and prestige of the National Army.