Pro Merito Melitensi Gold Medal with Swords

Product overview

The Medaglia Oro Pro Merito Melitensi Con Spade is a gold-toned oval medal awarded by the Ordine di Malta to military personnel who have risked their lives through meritorious actions. It is aimed at service members, veterans, collectors and institutions that document military honors.

Definition: the Medaglia Oro Pro Merito Melitensi Con Spade is a formal award recognizing acts of courage and duty. This medal is also of interest to military, tactical and collector audiences and is offered in limited quantities.

Main features

Key design and specification points that define this medal:

• Elegant oval design: gold-toned medal with detailed relief work.
• Central motif: octagonal cross of the Ordine di Malta at the center.
• Decorative elements: two laurel fronds with fruits surrounding the cross and a round shield-cross above.
• Reverse inscription: stamped with "All'ORDO EQUITVM MELITENSIVM BENE MERENTI".
• Ribbon: red ribbon with two outer stripes of 5 mm each.
• Size: available only in the 37 mm format.
• Finish: gilded/gold-toned metal with raised details.

How to use / When it’s useful

Quick answer: This medal serves as a formal award for qualified members of the Ordine di Malta and as a display or collector piece for those interested in military honors. It can be used for presentation, ceremonial wear by eligible recipients, or museum and private collections.

In most cases, orders or reservations must go through official channels or authorized dealers because this item is an official recognition and is offered in limited numbers. It is suited for duty recognition, historical collections, and tactical/military memorabilia displays.

Care and notes

Basic care and important notes to preserve the medal and follow issuing rules:

• Handle by the edges and avoid abrasive cleaners to protect the gold-toned finish.
• Store the medal in a dry, padded case to prevent scratches and ribbon damage.
• Available only in the 37 mm format; verify size before ordering.
• Not customizable: the medal is supplied to the standard specifications described.
• Limited availability: consider reserving promptly through official channels or authorized sellers.

FAQ

Q: Who can receive the Medaglia Oro Pro Merito Melitensi Con Spade?

A: The medal is conferred to military personnel of the Ordine di Malta who, through actions or duties, have put their lives at risk. It recognizes notable courage and service.

Q: What are the medal’s dimensions?

A: The medal is offered only in the 37 mm format. No other sizes are available for this issue.

Q: What materials are used for the medal?

A: The piece is made in a gold-toned (gilded) metal with raised details and is suspended from a red ribbon featuring two outer stripes of 5 mm each.

Q: How can I reserve or purchase this medal?

A: Reservations and purchases should be made through the official channels of the Ordine di Malta or authorized dealers. Availability is limited, so follow the official ordering procedure when required.

Q: Can the medal be personalized or engraved?

A: No. This medal is supplied according to standard specifications and is not customizable or engraved for individual buyers.

Q: Is this an original award issued by the Ordine di Malta?

A: The item represents the Medaglia Oro Pro Merito Melitensi Con Spade as described and is linked to the official recognition given by the Ordine di Malta. For confirmation of issuance or provenance, consult the official issuing authority or authorized dealer.

Tip: Choose the correct format (this medal is available only in 37 mm) and consider browsing related medals and honors in the same collection to complete a display or set.