Gold Medal for Long Flight Service - Carabinieri Specialist

Product overview

The Medaglia d’Oro al Merito per Lunga Attività di Volo – Personale Specialista Carabinieri is a gold-coloured service medal made for flight specialist personnel of the Arma dei Carabinieri who have completed long operational service in aviation support roles. It is intended for non-pilot technical staff such as onboard mechanics, avionics technicians and other flight support specialists.

Definition: a service medal awarded to flight specialists with at least 20 years of continuous flight activity. Suitable for duty display, medagliere presentation, or as a collector’s piece within military surplus and tactical/police memorabilia collections.

Main features

Official-style reproduction, crafted to match the approved design and suitable for authorized wear on uniform when entitlement is confirmed.

• Shape: Circular
• Diameter: Approximately 32 mm
• Material: High-resistance gold-coloured metal with satin finish and polished reliefs
• Front design: Central stylized wing with crossed laurel and oak branches in relief
• Reverse: Raised inscription “AL MERITO PER LUNGA ATTIVITÀ DI VOLO” and “PERSONALE SPECIALISTA” with flaming grenade and “RI” monogram
• Ribbon: Ministerial light-blue with a thin central red-blue stripe; V attachment for uniform or medagliere
• Compliance: Made to conform with ministerial regulations for uniform use

How to use / When it’s useful

Use the medal on the uniform only if you are entitled and authorized by your command. It is also suitable for display in a medagliere, presentation box, or as part of a military surplus collection focused on tactical, duty, or police items.

Quick answer: This medal is for authorized Carabinieri flight specialists with the required service record. In most cases, purchase requires proof of service or registration as an authorized collector and the seller will verify eligibility before shipping.

Care and notes

Store the medal in a dry place and handle it with care to preserve the finish; the ribbon is included and the item is sold as a faithful reproduction for authorized use.

• Avoid abrasive cleaners; clean gently with a soft, dry cloth.
• Sale reserved to authorized personnel or registered collectors; proof of service is required for purchase.
• No personalization is provided to preserve conformity with the official design.
• Item complies with ministerial regulations for uniform wear when entitlement is confirmed.

FAQ

Q: Is this medal approved for wear on the uniform?

A: Yes, the reproduction follows the official design and is made to comply with ministerial regulations; actual wear on uniform requires entitlement and command authorization.

Q: Do I need to provide documentation to buy the medal?

A: Yes. Purchase requires proof of service or a valid collector registration as mandated by current rules; the seller verifies documents before shipping.

Q: Is the ribbon included?

A: Yes. The medal is supplied complete with the ministerial light-blue ribbon featuring the thin central red-blue stripe and a V attachment for uniform or display.

Q: Can I wear this medal in official ceremonies?

A: You may wear it in official events only if you hold the entitlement and have authorization from your command. Always check local protocol.

Q: Can the medal be customized or engraved?

A: No. This item is a faithful reproduction of the approved design and is not offered with personalization to maintain conformity.

Q: How long does shipping take after order confirmation?

A: Shipping is normally processed within 24–48 hours after order confirmation and receipt of the required documentation for verification.

Tip: Choose the correct variant and ensure your documents are ready before ordering; browse related medals, ribbons and medagliere accessories to complete your display in the same official style.