The island of Malta was a British colony from 1813 to 1964 and the George Cross was awarded to the island in April 1942 by King George VI. The cross was awarded in recognition of Maltese resilience du
The George Cross (National War Museum, Malta)
Maltese ratings of the Royal Navy mounting guard over the George Cross as it is ceremoniously displayed in Palace Square, Valletta, on the first anniversary of the award
The original letter from George VI awarding the George Cross to Malta, on display in Fort Saint Elmo.
Plaque on the Grandmaster's Palace in Valletta inscribed with George VI's letter.
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The George Cross is the highest British award for non-operational gallantry or gallantry not in the presence of an enemy. In the British honours system, the GC, since its introduction in 1940, has bee
Award of the George Cross to Malta
…The island of Malta was a British colony from 1813 to 1964 and the George Cross was awarded to the island in April 1942 by King George VI. The cross was awarded in recognition of Maltese resilience during the Siege of Malta by Italy…
Memorial to Australian recipients, George Cross Park, Canberra