Malta

Republic of Malta, Repubblika ta' Malta

Last modified: 2005-03-12 by santiago dotor
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2:3
by António Martins
Flag adopted 21st September 1964, coat-of-arms adopted 28th October 1988

• Description
• History
• Flag Variants
• Courtesy Flag
• The George Cross
• Specifications and Construction Sheet
• Ensigns and Jack
• Rank Flags and Pennants
• Malta Police (Pulizija ta' Malta)
• Archbishop's Flag
• Subnational Flags
• Coat-of-Arms
• Historical Flags
• Heraldry and Vexillology Society of Malta
• House Flags of Maltese Shipping Companies
• Air Force
• Political Parties
• Other Flags:
  • Vikings Sailing Club

See also:

• Sovereign Military Order of Malta
• Commonwealth of Nations
• Flags of Convenience

Other sites:

• Flags, Symbols and their Use at the Maltese Government Official Website

Description

The Maltese civil flag and war ensign is a white and red per pale flag in the ratio 2:3, augmented by a depiction of the British George Cross —since 1942, when Malta was awarded this singular honour following its gallant defence against the Axis powers in World War Two— fimbriated (edged) in red. This flag is flown on all public buildings, police stations, vessels belonging to the Armed Forces of Malta, on the vehicle used by the Prime Minister, and Malta's ambassadors. In Malta it is frequently flown by any one, without restriction, as a sign of loyalty, and abroad by the Maltese emigrant communities, particularly in Australia, Canada and the United States.

Adrian Strickland, 30 November 2000

History

According to tradition the origin of the flag has various sources, however the most credible but not in any way verified (as yet) is the two colours, white/red,