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The Flag of Malta displays the George Cross in the upper corner of the hoist. The Cross and the King's message are today found in the National War Museum in Fort Saint Elmo, Valletta. Harrods department store [12] flew the Maltese flag to mark Malta's 70th anniversary as a George Cross Island [13] from the 1 to 28 March 2012. [14]
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".
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.
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To honour her brave people, I award the George Cross to the Island Fortress of Malta to bear witness to a heroism and devotion that will long be famous in history. The Governor answered: By God's help Malta will not weaken but will endure until victory is won. The cross and the messages are today in the War Museum in Fort Saint Elmo, Valletta ...
The George Cross Island Association initiated and assisted in the funding of the Siege Bell Memorial. [8] Designed by sculptor Michael Sandle, the memorial was inaugurated in May 1992 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the awarding of the George Cross to the island of Malta, and is situated overlooking the Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta. [9]
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George Cross may also refer to: George Cross (Malta), the award of the George Cross to the island of Malta; Cross of St. George, a Russian gallantry award; The Saint George's Cross, as a heraldic device and flag design; Caroline Springs George Cross FC, association football club, Melbourne, Australia. Formerly known as George Cross and Sunshine ...