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The Philadelphia Fire Department, among others, incorporates the Firefighter's Cross into its insignia, as does the International Association of Fire Fighters. [20] The Maltese cross should not be mistaken for the George Cross, awarded to Malta by George VI of the United Kingdom in 1942, which is depicted, since 1964, on the national flag of Malta.
A red field with the white Latin cross extending to the edges of the flag: Flag of the Order's Works: Design: A red field with a white Maltese cross in the center: Grand Master's flag: Design: Red with a white Maltese cross surrounded by the collar of the order and surmounted by a crown
The Order has two flags: [1]: Constitution Article 8 the State Flag is rectangular with a red background upon which there is a white Latin cross. [16] The Flag of the Order's works is rectangular with a red background upon which there is a white eight-pointed Maltese cross. [16]
Naturally, the eight-pointed cross – often commonly called the Maltese Cross, is closely associated with Malta's history. It also appears on the insignia of the Maltese National Order of Merit and is used in these Arms for its historical legacy and because the Order of Merit is Malta's highest institution of honour. [13]
Firefighters, especially in the United States, commonly use a version with triangular arms for patches and medals, though the cross pattée and the cross of St. Florian are both commonly mistaken for the Maltese cross. The cross pattée is used on the Marksmanship Badge in the United States Army, and United States Marine Corps.
Red Ensign with a white St George's cross, but no badge. 1875 – c. 1898: British Malta State ensign: Blue ensign. Badge: A white Maltese cross on white and red panel framed with ginger-bread. c. 1898–1923: British Malta State ensgin: Blue ensign. Badge: On a white circle a white and red shield with pointed top and gold border. 1923–1943
One form of the heraldic cross fourchy or cross fourche (croix fourchée meaning "forked"). An example is the South African Postal Association [12] Maltese cross: With arms which narrow towards the center, and are indented at the ends, also known as the eight-pointed cross (with no curved lines).
The cross of Saint Florian, patron saint of firefighters, is often confused with the Maltese Cross (for example, the New York City Fire Department so calls it); although it may have eight or more points, it also has large curved arcs between the points. Catherine wheel: Seven Catherines have been granted sainthood.