Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Bronze Grade
Key Information:
• Country: Sovereign Military Order of Malta
• Medal: Order of the Knights of Malta – Bronze Merit Medal
• Grade: Bronze
• Period: mid-20th century
• Material: bronze
• Suspension: original ring suspension
• Ribbon: black ribbon, triangular fold
• Award type: merit decoration
Medal Design:
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Oval bronze medal with a prominent Maltese cross in the center, surrounded by a laurel wreath border. The reverse bears a Latin inscription within a wreath:
MIL. ORDO EQVITVM MELITENSIVM
BENE MERENTI
English translation:
Military Order of the Knights of Malta – To the Well-Deserving.
Dimensions approx.: 49.60 × 36.64 mm
Condition:
Original medal in good vintage condition with natural age patina.
Details remain clear and well preserved.
Original black ribbon present, showing light wear consistent with age and use.
For the condition, please refer to the pictures.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Order of the Knights of Malta Bronze Merit Medal was awarded to individuals recognized for meritorious service and devotion to the humanitarian and charitable mission of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.
Such merit medals are sought after by collectors of chivalric orders, religious decorations, and international military-related awards, particularly when preserved with original ribbon.
Summary:
Authentic Bronze Merit Medal of the Order of the Knights of Malta, complete with original ribbon. A solid and honest example, suitable for advanced collectors of chivalric and merit decorations.
For the condition, please refer to the pictures.