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Europe

Malta

Ratio: 2:3 Adopted: September 21, 1964 Usage: National

The George Cross is Red and white
fimbriated with red were adapted from
the badge of the
Knights of Malta

Europe
)TALY Malta was ruled successively by the Knights of
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St.John of Jerusalem, by Napoleon, and by Britain.
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It became independent in 1964.
A key stronghold during the medal was added to the shield in
Crusades, much of the heraldry of 1943. It was awarded to the islanders
Malta is influenced by the colors and by King George VI of Britain for
devices of the Knights of Malta. heroism in World War II. In 1964,
Their badge was the characteristic the blue canton on which the cross
Maltese cross and their arms was a was originally placed was replaced by
white cross on a red field. From these a red fimbriation.
colors came the red and white The President’s flag, introduced in
shield that was used during the 1988, has the shield on a blue field,
colonial period. The George Cross with a Maltese cross in each corner.

THE PRESIDENT’S FLAG
The wreath of olive A gold mural crown
and palm branches with a sally port and
represents peace eight turrets represents
fortifications of Valetta

The Maltese cross The Shield of Malta

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