Malta Independence Fiftieth Anniversary Medal
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The Malta Independence Fiftieth Anniversary Medal is circular, 36 mm (1.4 in) wide, and made of cupro-nickel. The obverse of the medal depicts the coat of arms of Malta, with the year 2014 at its base. The reverse bears a depiction of the coat of arms of Malta of 1964 in the center, circumscribed in relief by ĦAMSIN ANNIVERSARJU MILLINDIPENDENZA separated by a Maltese Cross from the inscription MALTA 1964 at the base. The medal's suspension ribbon is 32 mm (1.3 in) wide, divided into equal halves of white and red. The medal attached to the ribbon by a bar-type suspension. On the bar is a design, in relief, of an olive branch and palm frond joined at the middle. Recipients' names are engraved on the rim of the medal.
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Notable recipients
- Dr George Abela
- Dr Edward Fenech Adami
- Agatha Barbara †
- Dr Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici
- Dr Ugo Mifsud Bonnici
- Dr Anton Buttigieg †
- Professor Guido de Marco †
- Dr Lawrence Gonzi
- Sir Anthony Mamo †
- Dom Mintoff †
- Joseph Muscat
- Dr Giorgio Borg Olivier †
- Dr Alfred Sant
- Dr Ċensu Tabone †
- Paul Xuereb †
†=posthumous award