It should not be confused with the Malta National Order of Merit as established by an Act of Parliament (see below).
It must be said that the administration (both political and the Civil Service) did not fully welcome such activities as the Councils were seen to interfere in their decisions.
With the backing of the confederation, the secretary, Mr Francis (Frans) Said approached The Hon.
The eventual medals were cast in bronze by the Firm Francis Abela & Sons who also used to carry out the plating in gold or silver.
In 1970 the committee started to face a certain amount of flack as there were those that felt that the Confederation was aiming too high.
The collapse of the individual Councils meant the demise of the Confederation and in turn also of the Medal of Merit.
Professor Cremona together with Frans Said discussed this topic at very high levels, but to no avail.