For centuries, political leaders have been rewarding outstanding actions and services of citizens, through decorations. These are different between crosses, plates, medals and shields, as categorized by José Almirante in his "Military Dictionary" of 1869.In this book are collected the medals that were granted during the Spanish Civil War and after it, to the combatants that participated in both sides and to the international volunteers and military who came in support of them.Serve this book as a tribute to all who suffered this war.