Southern Europe
Malta
A vertical bicolour of white and red with a representation of the George Cross edged in red in the upper hoist corner. The current flag was adopted at independence in 1964.
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Adopted
1964
Proportion
2:3
Colours
3
Colours & their meaning
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White
Traditionally linked with the Knights of Malta; no official symbolism fixed in law.
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Red
Traditionally linked with the Knights of Malta; no official symbolism fixed in law.
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Grey
Part of the George Cross depiction; no separate official symbolism.
Symbols & emblems
George Cross
The British award granted collectively to Malta in 1942 for bravery during the Second World War.
Did you know?
Malta is one of the few national flags to display a decoration awarded by another country.