S.L. 251.1 Art. 7Insignia.

The Insignia of the Order shall consist of -

(1) For Companions of Honour

(a) A silver rayed Breast Star, 80mm in diameter, with a superimposed silver gilt and enamelled Maltese Cross, 70mm in diameter, upon which is superimposed an enamelled shield showing an heraldic representation of the National Flag of Malta, surmounted by a silver gilt mural crown with five turrets, surrounded by a green enamelled wreath of olive and palm tied in base with an enamelled white ribbon backed with red; and

(b) A Sash Badge of similar design but without the rayed backing, 70mm in diameter, suspended from a sash 102mm wide consisting of a red central stripe between two blue stripes all in equal proportions and having a moire effect. When the Insignia are worn by a lady the sash measures 63.5mm in width: Provided that honorary members in this grade who are Heads of State of their respective countries at the time of their appointment shall white and red enamelled discs 25mm in diameter, alternating with five white enamelled Maltese Crosses 26.5mm in diameter and five black enamelled discs 25mm in diameter incorporating 24mm wide silver gilt crowns with five turrets; green enamelled branches of olive and palm, one placed on either side of the white and red enamelled discs and silver gilt circles.

(2) For Companions

(a) A Breast Star, 70mm in diameter, similar to that of the Companion of Honour, but without the rayed backing; and

(b) A Neck Badge, similar in design to the Breast Star but 57mm in diameter, suspended from a neck riband similar to the Sash of Companions of Honour but 18mm in width. When worn by a lady a riband of 32mm is fashioned into a bow with tails: Provided that the insignia for honorary members in this grade shall consist only of the Neck Badge unless the Breast Star together with the Neck Badge is conferred as a further mark of distinction.

(3) For Officers A Breast Badge similar to the Neck Badge of Companions but 45mm in diameter, suspended from a riband similar to the Sash of Companions of Honour but 38mm wide. When worn by a lady the riband is fashioned into a bow with tails.

(4) For Members A Breast Badge similar to that of Officers but with the Maltese Cross in silver instead of enamel.