Long Maritime Navigation Medal Gold 20 Years

Product overview

The Medaglia d'Onore Lunga Navigazione Marittima Oro 20 Anni is an official service medal awarded to personnel of the Marina Militare, Guardia di Finanza, or Carabinieri who have completed 20 years of effective sea navigation on state-registered commissioned or reserve naval units. Definition: a gold long-navigation service medal recognizing two decades of maritime duty.

This medal is intended for qualifying military and police personnel and may also be of interest to families and collectors of military surplus or tactical memorabilia. Note: it is an official award and not generally available for public purchase.

Main features

Clear, officially styled design and construction that reflects the medal’s ceremonial purpose and long-service recognition.

• Material: Gold finish for a formal, high-quality appearance.
• Ribbon design: Blue ribbon with a single vertical white stripe (lista bianca in palo).
• Size: Available in the 37 mm format.
• Official recognition: Awarded only to military personnel meeting the 20-year navigation requirement.
• Suitable for: Service wear, display, or preservation as a commemorative piece.

How to use / When it’s useful

Wear the medal according to your service’s uniform regulations for dress or ceremonial occasions. It is appropriate at official ceremonies, parades, and formal events where long-service awards are displayed.

Quick answer: Worn on the service uniform following unit and branch rules.
In most cases, the medal is issued by the relevant authority and kept as part of a personal awards collection or framed for display.

Care and notes

Handle and store the medal with care to preserve its finish and ribbon. Treat it as an official award rather than a commercial decorative item.

• Keep away from strong chemicals and prolonged moisture to protect the gold finish and ribbon.
• Store flat or in a padded case to avoid deforming the ribbon or medal.
• Size is fixed at 37 mm; verify before any mounting or framing.
• Warning: this is an official recognition; it is not normally sold to the general public.

FAQ

Q: Who can receive the Medaglia d'Onore Lunga Navigazione Marittima Oro 20 Anni?

A: It is awarded to personnel of the Marina Militare, Guardia di Finanza, or Carabinieri who have completed 20 years of effective navigation on state-registered commissioned or reserve naval units.

Q: What is the medal made of?

A: The medal has a gold finish, providing a formal and high-quality appearance consistent with long-service awards.

Q: What are the dimensions of the medal?

A: This medal is available in the 37 mm format only. Confirm size before framing or mounting.

Q: How is the ribbon decorated?

A: The ribbon is blue with a single vertical white stripe (lista bianca in palo), following the traditional design for this recognition.

Q: Can the public purchase this medal?

A: No. The medal is an official recognition issued to qualifying military personnel and is not generally available for public sale.

Q: How should the medal be worn or displayed?

A: Wear it according to your branch’s dress regulations for medals and ribbons. For preservation, many recipients opt to mount or frame the medal in a protective display case.

Tip: Confirm the 37 mm size and the recipient’s entitlement before ordering or requesting a replacement; browse related maritime insignia and service ribbons if you are arranging a formal display or commemorative presentation.