S.L. 251.1 Art. 9Midalja g]all-Qadi tar-Repubblika.

The Midalja g]all-Qadi tar-Repubblika takes the form of a five-pointed white enamel star 41mm in diameter, with fluted or bevelled rays within the five angles and with the uppermost point relief. The medal is suspended from a riband 32mm in width being half white and half red, having a moire effect. When worn by a lady the riband is fashioned into a bow with tails:

Provided that when the award is given to a group or organization:

(a) the Committee shall indicate who the recipient of the award on behalf of the group or organisation shall be, provided that such individual shall not be entitled to have the letters M.Q.R. placed after his name nor will such person be entitled to wear the medal as a decoration. However, the group or organisation may use the letters M.Q.R. (Midalja għall-Qadi tar-Repubblika) in all its official correspondence;

(b) the Medal shall be kept in a prominent place at the group’s or organisation’s headquarters, or, where no such building exists, the Chancellor shall, on the request of the organisation, indicate in which premises the Medal is to be kept; and

(c) when the recipient is no longer part of the group or organisation, in the first instance it shall be the responsibility of such recipient or, as the case may be, the recipient’s heirs to inform the Chancellor of such fact, but without prejudice to the fact that the Secretary to the group or organisation is likewise obliged to inform the Chancellor of such fact so that the Chancellor can issue such directives as he may deem fit.