The flag of Malta. It is stated that the colours were given to Malta by Count Roger of Sicily, in 1901 however many say that this is a legend developed through time!
In the upper corner of the white field is the George Cross. The honour was awarded to the entire Maltese population for the exceptional bravery and gallantry during WW2. The Flag was adopted upon Malta's independence, on 21 September 1964.
As you might have realised the flag was not hung properly here as it should have been turned around and the cross should be seen from the right hand side.
12 comments:
Malta certainly desserved the very special honor of the George Cross! I guess your families suffered a lot!
Really nice photograph against the blue/green of the sea. I didn't know the story of the flag which is quite something to think a whole nation was given the George Cross in this way.
It is a proud flag with a glorious history. I like the idea of displaying flags but find, like you did, that most do not know which was to hang them.
Abraham Lincoln
—American Gold Finch—
un beau drapeau (qui aurait pu être dans le theme du mois) et la celebre croix de malte
a beautiful flag (which could have been in the topic of the month) and celebrates it Maltese cross
Lovely to read a little about your country and flag :o)
i never knew that ;o]
Lovely image and info. Thanks for sharing.
Lovely photos on your blog. I'll enjoy visiting and seeing more of Malta.
Nice photograph and information on the flag.
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More interesting information from another blogger! Thanks for the history of your flag--a great symbol!
Thank you for information on Malta, I will have a good tourist guide with your blog
Hello. Interesting blog. Just a little thing: the legend regarding Count Roger does not have the early 1900's as a context ... more like 1091! I guess it is a typo!
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