The Medal comes in three grades, First Grade being the highest. The Medal will be awarded in the form of lapel pins. A Third Grade Medal shall be awarded to first-time awardees, unless in the case of an outstanding achievement or other special cases. The entitlement to a higher grade of the Medal may also be obtained based on the accumulated result of personal contributions. Not more than one Medal of any of the above three grades shall be awarded for the same achievement, with the exception that the awardees being foreigners, who can be conferred upon the Medal without any restriction in terms of the grade and quantity.A sample illustration of the Medal and accompanying miniature medal is shown in Appendix A.