Hispanics in the American Civil War done to organize the Confederate regular army. Amongst the Confederate units, who either had a significant number of Hispanics or were composed entirely of Hispanics were the 5th Regiment (Spanish Regiment) of the "European Brigade", "Cazadores Espanoles Regiment" and the "Louisiana Tigers", all from Louisiana; the "Spanish Guards" and the "55th Infantry" both from Alabama and "Florida's 2nd Infantry". Hispanics held various grades of ranks in the military, the highest being full Admiral of the Union Navy. Three Hispanics were awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration for heroism awarded by the United States. Hispanic women also participated,
Military Decoration for gallantry or exceptional devotion As it was created with the same Royal Decree and carries the same jewel (only the ribbon differs) as the military decoration for Long service, it used to be known as an 'Article 4' award. On the ribbon an inverted gilt chevron is affixed when the first class of the medal is awarded. When the medal is awarded during wartime (which hasn't happened since the end of the Korean War), a silver palm bearing a Royal Monogram was attached to the ribbon. Nowadays, the criteria for exceptional devotion to duty are considered being met, and the second class of the