Medalla Penitenciaria
The Spanish penitentiary medal (Medalla Penitenciaria) was renewed on March 2, 1944 by decree by General Francisco Franco .
Prehistory and renewal of the award.
The new edition of the original foundation, dated April 12, 1915, had become necessary because in the almost 30-year existence of the old award, such serious changes had been made in the judiciary and penal system that it was impossible to award it under the old law . Like its predecessor, the Medalla Penitenciaria was awarded as a reward for service to the penal system.
Classes
- I. class: in gold
- II. Class: in silver as well as the
- III. Class: in bronze.
Award requirements
The prerequisite for being awarded the first class was the extraordinary performance and improvement of services in the penal system, such as the rehabilitation of prisoners. The award of the second class, however, came into consideration for important achievements to improve the penal system in all its manifestations such as B. the recreational activities of the prisoners. The III. and the lowest class, on the other hand, was awarded for merits that were neither extraordinary nor important (enough), but which contributed to an improvement in the prison system. The names of the first class bearers are published in the Spanish State Handbook; they were awarded exclusively by the Spanish Minister of Justice and the Interior.
Appearance
The medal was worn on the left side of the chest as a ribbon on the buckle that is common in Spain.