Malta Independence Fiftieth Anniversary Medal

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Malta Independence Fiftieth Anniversary Medal
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Ribbon bar of the medal
TypeNational Commemorative Medal
Awarded forContributions to the development and well-being of Malta as a nation and a member of the international community of nations in the 50 years since independence.
DescriptionCircular cupro-nickel medal
Presented byFlag of Malta.svg  Malta
Established22 August 2014
First awarded21 September 2014
Precedence
Next (higher) Malta Self-Government Re-introduction Seventy-Fifth Anniversary Medal [1]
Next (lower) Distinguished Service Medal [1]

The Malta Independence Fiftieth Anniversary Medal is a national commemorative medal of the Republic of Malta. The medal is awarded by the president of Malta to recognize contributions to the development and well-being of Malta as a nation and a member of the international community of nations since the State of Malta gained independence in 1964. The medal, which may be awarded posthumously, has been awarded to former presidents, prime ministers, and other notable Maltese politicians.

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Appearance

The Malta Independence Fiftieth Anniversary Medal is circular, 36 mm (1.4 in) wide, and made of cupro-nickel. The obverse of the medal depicts the coat of arms of Malta, with the year 2014 at its base. The reverse bears a depiction of the coat of arms of Malta of 1964 in the center, circumscribed in relief by ĦAMSIN ANNIVERSARJU MILLINDIPENDENZA separated by a Maltese Cross from the inscription MALTA 1964 at the base. The medal's suspension ribbon is 32 mm (1.3 in) wide, divided into equal halves of white and red. The medal attached to the ribbon by a bar-type suspension. On the bar is a design, in relief, of an olive branch and palm frond joined at the middle. Recipients' names are engraved on the rim of the medal. [2]

Notable recipients

†=posthumous award

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References

  1. 1 2 "Amendment Rules for Honours, Awards and Decorations, 2009". Laws of Malta. Ministry of Justice, Culture and Local Government. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
  2. "THE MALTA INDEPENDENCE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY MEDAL RULES". Laws of Malta. Department of Justice, Culture and Local Government. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 "PRESENTATION CEREMONY OF THE MALTA INDEPENDENCE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY MEDAL". Government of Malta. Retrieved 22 November 2014.