Military Valor Medal
| Military Valor Medal | |
|---|---|
Military Valor Medal in gold | |
| Type | Military decoration |
| Country | Portugal |
| Established | 2 October 1863 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of the Tower and Sword |
| Next (lower) | War Cross |
The Military Valor Medal (Portuguese: Medalha de Valor Militar) is a prestigious military decoration and the second highest honour in Portugal. Established on 2 October 1863, it is awarded for heroic deeds of extraordinary selflessness and bravery, or great moral courage and exceptional ability to make decisions, whether in war or peace, but always in circumstances where there is proven or suspected danger to life. The Medal is divided into three grades - Gold (Ouro), Silver (Prata) and Copper (Cobre). The award of the Gold Medal confers the entitlement to wear a fourragère.