Military Order of Merit – 2nd and 3rd Class Medals
Key Information
• Country: Malta
• Order: Military Order of Merit
• Class: 2nd Class and 3rd Class
• 2nd Class dimensions approx.: 49.69 x 36.68 mm
• 3rd Class dimensions approx.: 49.62 x 36.69 mm
• Condition: For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Medal Design
Military Order of Merit – 2nd Class
Obverse:
Eight-pointed Maltese cross within wreath border.
Reverse inscription (Latin):
“MIL. ORDO EQUITUM MELITENSIUM BENE MERENTI”
Translation:
“Military Order of the Knights of Malta – To the well deserving.”
Silver-toned finish.
Military Order of Merit – 3rd Class
Obverse:
Eight-pointed Maltese cross within wreath border.
Reverse inscription (Latin):
“MIL. ORDO EQUITUM MELITENSIUM BENE MERENTI”
Bronze-toned finish.
Historical and Collectible Significance
The Military Order of Merit of Malta is associated with the Sovereign Military Order of Malta (SMOM).
The Latin inscription refers to the Military Order of the Knights of Malta and the award “to the well deserving.”
The difference between classes is reflected in the finish (silvered vs bronze).
Summary
Original lot of two Military Order of Merit medals, 2nd and 3rd Class, offered together.
Good collectible condition with visible age patina and original ribbons.