The George Cross (Malta)

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by António Martins, based on this picture of an actual flag

• The George Cross
• Discussion on yellow fimbriation

See also:

• Specifications and Construction Sheet (Malta)
• Malta

Other sites:

• A photograph of a George Cross medal at the Canadian Government's Canada's Digital Collections website

The George Cross

This decoration was awarded on the 15th April 1942 by King George VI to the people of Malta to 'bear witness to the heroism and devotion of its people' during the great siege it underwent in the early parts of World War Two.

Mark Sensen, 7 November 1995

Some details on the Malta George Cross from the Malta Government Official Website:

While Italian and German bombers brought havoc to the Maltese islands, which were at first defended notably by three Gladiators named 'Hope', 'Faith' and 'Charity', the problem of supplies was soon felt. An invasion threat in July 1941 ended in complete failure when coast defenders spotted E-boats of the [Italian] Decima Flottiglia [10th Fleet] Mas. Whilst people suffered hunger, a final assault was ordered by [German Field Marshal] Kesselring. But the people's heroism withstood every attack.