The Medal of Merit in Labour ( es, Medalla al Mérito en el Trabajo) is a civil medal awarded in

Spain , image_flag = Bandera de España.svg , image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg , national_motto = '' Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond") , national_anthem = (English: "Royal March") , ...

by the

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in its gold category and by the

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in its silver and bronze categories to individuals or institutions excelling in a useful and exemplary conduct in the performance of any job, profession, or service usually exercised; or in compensation for damages and suffering suffered in the fulfillment of that professional duty.

Categories

* Gold Medal: Awarded by the Council of Ministers, equivalent to a

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, its laureates receive the style of ''

Excelentísimo Señor The Most Excellent (Spanish language, Spanish: ''Excelentísimo Señor'' (male) or ''Excelentísima Señora'' (female), literally "Most Excellent Sir/Madam") is an honorific prefix that is traditionally applied to certain people in Spain and certa ...

'' (male) or ''Excelentísima Señora'' (female). * Silver Medal: Awarded by the Ministry of Labour, equivalent to a

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, its laureates receive the style of '' Ilustrísimo Señor'' (male) or ''Ilustrísima Señora'' (female). * Bronze Medal: Awarded by the Ministry of Labour, equivalent to a Knight/Dame, its laureates do not receive any style.

References

{{Reflist Orders, decorations, and medals of Spain