Malta. A Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Order Pro Merito Melitensi, Grand Cross, c.1960
Instituted 1920. A gilded silvered Maltese Cross in white enamel, the centre medallion presents a white enamelled Maltese Cross over a red enamel central field, circumscribed by a ring of white enamel, inscribed MIL. ORDO EQUITUM MELIT BENE MERENTI (Military Order of Merit), the reverse with a red enamelled medallion with a white-enamelled Maltese cross, surrounded by a ring of white enamel, measures 60.1mm (w) x 99.9mm (h – inclusive of integral ring), weighs 114.4 grams (including ribbon), worn on a full length red and white watered silk sash, central medallion slightly loose, enamels intact, light gilt wear to cross, remains in very fine condition.

