Malta Independence Fiftieth Anniversary Medal | |
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Type | National Commemorative Medal |
Awarded for | Contributions to the development and well-being of Malta as a nation and a member of the international community of nations in the 50 years since independence. |
Description | Circular cupro-nickel medal |
Presented by | Malta |
Established | 22 August 2014 |
First awarded | 21 September 2014 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Malta Self-Government Re-introduction Seventy-Fifth Anniversary Medal[1] |
Next (lower) | Distinguished Service Medal[1] |
The Malta Independence Fiftieth Anniversary Medal is a national commemorative medal of the Republic of Malta. The medal is awarded by the president of Malta to recognize contributions to the development and well-being of Malta as a nation and a member of the international community of nations since the State of Malta gained independence in 1964. The medal, which may be awarded posthumously, has been awarded to former presidents, prime ministers, and other notable Maltese politicians.