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The George Cross was instituted by King George VI, on 24 September 1940, replacing the Empire Gallantry Medal.It is the civilian equivalent to the Victoria Cross.While intended mainly for civilians, it is awarded also to certain fighting services, confined however to actions for which purely military honours are not normally given. [6]
The Malta George Cross Fiftieth Anniversary Medal is a commemorative medal created by the government of Malta and awarded by, or in the name of, the President of Malta. Established on 17 January 1992, it could be awarded to individuals who met the specified requirements of service and made application for award of the medal by 15 April 1994.
By express instruction of King George VI, the Island of Malta has been awarded the George Cross collectively in perpetuity. In a letter to Malta's Governor (Lieutenant-General Sir William Dobbie) dated 15 April 1942, King George VI awarded the George Cross "to the Island Fortress of Malta to bear witness to a heroism and devotion that will long be famous in history".
July 11, 2022 at 9:56 PM. The Queen is hoping to personally present the George Cross to the NHS during a ceremony at Windsor Castle. ... the George Cross was conferred on Malta by George VI, in ...
The George Cross (GC) is the highest award bestowed by the British government for non-operational gallantry or gallantry not in the presence of an enemy. In the British honours system, the George Cross, since its introduction in 1940, has been equal in stature to the Victoria Cross, the highest military award for valour. [2]
Nuclear Test Medal: 21 November 2022: 1952–1967: ... Malta George Cross Fiftieth Anniversary Medal: 1992 [48] 10 June 1940 – 8 September 1943 [48] Malta.
SMOM Commemorative Medal for the Solemn Exposition of the Holy Shroud in Turin in 2015 (SMOM Magisterial Decree No. 15421 of 12/13 October 2015, medal not portative & ribbon exclusively portative on SMOM Uniforms "from Pilgrimage") SMOM Campaign Medal (2022) for medical personnel with clasp [1]
This act lays out the structure of the orders and medals of Malta. Subsidiary legislation spells out details missing in the initial act and also established national commemorative medals. The honours system of Malta can be broken down into three general parts, the National Order of Merit , Xirka Ġieħ ir-Repubblika , and Medals of the Republic.