Flag of Malta
Colors
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Meaning & Symbolism
White and red have been Malta's traditional colors since the Middle Ages. The George Cross was awarded by King George VI in 1942 for bravery during WWII.
History
Red and white colors were used since the Knights of Malta. The George Cross was added in 1943 and incorporated into the flag in 1964 upon independence.
Curiosities
Malta is the only country whose flag has a foreign military decoration. The entire island received the George Cross for resisting Nazi bombings.
