State Police Commendation Badge

Product overview

The Distintivo Encomio Polizia di Stato is an official commendation badge awarded to members of the Polizia di Stato who have shown exceptional professional qualities and operational determination in police or public rescue duties. It is intended for active police personnel recognized for decisive contributions during high‑risk or high‑importance operations.

Definition: a formal Polizia di Stato commendation badge issued under D.P.R. n. 247 del 7/6/1999. This badge symbolizes duty, professional merit and public service recognition, and is also of interest for collectors of military surplus and tactical memorabilia.

Main features

Compact, formally recognized and issued together with a certificate that documents the action and merit.

• Official reference: Award stated under D.P.R. n. 247 del 7/6/1999.
• Recipient profile: For Polizia di Stato personnel who demonstrated outstanding professional qualities and uncommon operational determination.
• Certificate included: Each badge is accompanied by an attestato issued on the report of the provincial questore or appropriate authority.
• Two versions: Available as semplice (simple) or solenne (solemn), depending on the significance of the event rewarded.
• Size: Dimensions: cm. 2,4 L x 1,8 H — compact and wearable on duty uniform.
• Limited availability: Demand is high among personnel who served in notable operations.

How to use / When it’s useful

Quick answer: the badge is used as an official sign of commendation for police personnel after a formal proposal and approval process. It is intended to be worn or kept with service records and the accompanying certificate.

In most cases, the badge is issued after a written proposal by the relevant office or department head and a formal recommendation by the provincial questore; for personnel in the Department of Public Security, the director of the equivalent service or office is involved. The proposal must be submitted promptly and no later than three months after the operation, service or activity it refers to.

Care and notes

Handle the badge and its certificate with care to preserve their official and documentary value. Select the correct encomio type when ordering and keep documentation for record‑keeping.

• Select the badge type (semplice or solenne) from the product dropdown before checkout.
• Keep the issued attestato with the badge as the official record of the commendation.
• Proposals for the commendation must be accompanied by all documents necessary for merit evaluation, including a nominative data sheet as determined by the Capo della Polizia.
• Availability is limited due to the badge’s formal nature and demand among duty personnel.

FAQ

Q: Who can receive the Distintivo Encomio Polizia di Stato?

A: The badge is reserved for Polizia di Stato personnel who have shown exceptional professional qualities and uncommon operational determination during police or public rescue activities.

Q: What are the badge dimensions?

A: The badge measures cm. 2,4 L x 1,8 H. It is compact and designed to be wearable on service uniforms.

Q: How is the badge conferred?

A: The badge is conferred on the basis of a proposal and report from the relevant office or department head, with formal recommendation by the provincial questore or the appropriate director for Department of Public Security personnel.

Q: What documents are required for the proposal?

A: The proposal must include a full description of the event and all documents needed for an accurate merit assessment, plus a nominative data sheet as specified by the Capo della Polizia.

Q: What is the difference between semplice and solenne?

A: The semplice badge recognizes noteworthy actions; the solenne badge is reserved for events of greater importance. Choose the type that matches the relevance of the rewarded event.

Q: Is there a time limit for submitting the proposal?

A: Yes. The proposal should be submitted promptly and no later than three months from the conclusion of the operation, service or activity to which it refers.

Tip: Choose the correct badge variant (semplice or solenne) from the dropdown and double‑check the accompanying certificate option. Browse related duty and tactical items to complete your service display or collection.