- Time Period: Post-WW2 Period
- Year of Institution: 17 February 1960
- Country: Poland
The Medal for Long Marital Life (or Medal Za Długoletnie Pożycie Małżeńskie in Polish) is a medal from Poland established on February 17, 1960 and awarded to couples who have been married for at least 50 years.
The medal is still awarded in cities across the country but ‘PRL’ has become ‘PR’ on the reverse. . In addition to having a 50-year-long marriage, couples should also have at least one child, either their own or adopted, to qualify for the medal.
The Medal for Long Marital Life Design
The medal is round, struck in silver, and has six rays. It measures 35mm in diameter.
The obverse has a pink enameled center with two roses with intertwined stems superimposed. The reverse has the letters PRL in the center. Surrounding this are the words: “ZA DLUGOLETNIE POZYCIE MALZENSKIE” in a circle.
The ribbon is 37mm wide with a 4mm wide white stripe in the centre of the ribbon.
