Classes of the Order pro Merito Melitensi The Order
pro Merito Melitensi comprises the following classes: •
Collar •
Cross •
Medal The Collar pro Merito Melitensi The Collar only has a single grade, but is separated into two divisions, namely "Collar
pro Merito Melitensi" for Civilians and "Collar with Swords
pro Merito Melitensi" for the Military. The Collar is only awarded to Heads of State.
The Cross pro Merito Melitensi The Cross is bestowed upon both civilians and military personnel, comprising several grades: • Grand Cross
pro Merito Melitensi – Special Class • Grand Cross
pro Merito Melitensi • Grand Officer
pro Merito Melitensi (with Badge for women) • Commander
pro Merito Melitensi (with Crown for women) • Officer
pro Merito Melitensi (with Coat of arms for women) • Cross
pro Merito Melitensi N.B: these decorations are "with Swords" for serving military and "without Swords" for civilians.
The Cross "pro piis meritis" pro Merito Melitensi When awarded to ecclesiastics, it has the same cross as awarded to civilians and military personnel. Nevertheless, this ribbon is black crossed with two thin red lines and comprises only two grades : • Grand Cross
"pro piis meritis" pro Merito Melitensi, • Cross
"pro piis meritis" pro Merito Melitensi.
The Medal pro Merito Melitensi This class has three grades: Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Ribbons There are only three different types of ribbons for both the medal and the crosses. ==See also==