- Time Period: Pre World War I
- Institution: 19 July 1839
- Country: Italy
The Maurician medal is an honorary degree granted to a soldier after 50 years of service in the Italian army.
The medal was established by Carlo Alberto di Savoia, on 19 July 1839 on the decree of the Regie Magistrali Patenti, with the name of “Maurician Medal to the Military Merit of Ten Lustrums”. It became official with royal decree of 21 December 1924.
The people who can receive this medal are the officers and non-commissioned officers belonging to the Carabinieri armed forces, the Italian Navy, the Italian Army, the Italian Air Force, the custom officers of Italy, and the Italian Police forces.
The Maurician medal Design
General officers and flag officers receive a medal with a diameter of 52 millimeters (2 inches), while other recipients receive a medal with a diameter of 32 millimeters (1¼ inches).
