On April 15, 1942, during the height of the siege on Malta in World War II, King George VI awarded the country the George Cross, a medal of his own design created to reward civilians who commit ...

Rather than a personal gift or a symbol that could be subject to misinterpretation, the British government decided to award Malta a unique mark of honour: the George Cross. This award, typically ...

Awarded to Malta by the British 70 years ago last week, is the George Cross a symbol of Malta's bravery during World War II or an unwelcome reminder of Malta's status as a former British colony? The ...

A campaign was launched this morning, aimed at raising awareness and lobby towards swapping the George Cross with the Maltese Cross. A facebook page was set up with the intention of gauging the ...

The George Cross was awarded to the island of Malta by King George VI so as to "bear witness to the heroism and devotion of its people" during the great siege they underwent in the early part of ...

I know that several old timers are proud of the George Cross Medal (GC) emblazoned on the Maltese ensign. I too am an old man, but I am ashamed of the image of the GC on our national flag.

Outcome: One of the most heavily bombed populations resisted capitulation to the Axis powers and the nation was awarded the George Cross in 1942. The British colony of Malta was crucial to the war ...

The Prince of Wales will visit Malta to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the nation being honoured with the George Cross for its heroism during the Second World War. Charles’ grandfather King ...

The 15th April 2022 marks the 80th Anniversary of the award of the George Cross to Malta. The George Cross was awarded to the island of Malta by King George VI so as to "bear witness to the ...

who is president of the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association, will join Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, Second World War veterans and their families and invited guests for an evening ...