S.L. 251.5 Art. 5Presentation.

(1) The Medal shall be presented:

(a) by the President of Malta; or

(b) by any High Commissioner, Ambassador, other diplomatic or consular representative (including honorary representative) of Malta, or any other person so authorised, to make the award in the name of the President of Malta:

Provided that, where it shall not be convenient or practical for the presentation to be made in person, the Medal may be delivered by such means as may be considered expedient.

(2) When the Medal is presented by the President of Malta, the recipient shall be addressed as follows: "On behalf of the Government and people of Malta, I confer on you the National Commemorative Medal to mark the Fiftieth Anniversary of the award of the Independence to Malta.".

(3) The representative of the President of Malta shall address recipient as follows:

"In the name of the President of Malta, and on behalf of the Government and people of Malta, I confer on you the National Commemorative Medal to mark the Fiftieth Anniversary of the award of the Independence to Malta.".