This article is a vexillological summary of all flags and symbols in current use by the island nation of Malta. More information on the history of the various flags and emblems, as well as on their equivalents which are no longer in use, is found on the specific articles, linked to in the subtitle headings. The design and description of flags typically uses specialised flag terminology with precise and technical meanings (a form of jargon). ... The tricolour flag of France A flag is a piece of coloured cloth flown from a pole or mast, usually for purposes of signalling or identification. ... An island nation is a country that is wholly confined to an island or islands. ...

National Flag

National flag

The National Flag of Malta is defined in the Constitution and consists of two equal vertical stripes, white in the hoist and red in the fly, with a representation of the George Cross, edged with red, in the canton of the white stripe; the breadth of the flag is one and a half times its height. The George Cross decoration was awarded by King George VI for collective gallantry in 1942. Malta remained the only collective awardee of the decoration until its awarding to the Royal Ulster Constabulary of Northern Ireland in 1999. The Maltese flag is the only one in the world to bear a decoration awarded by a foreign nation. Flag ratio: 2:3 Civil ensign; Flag ratio: 2:3 The Flag of Malta is a basic bi-colour, with white in the hoist and red in the fly -- the banner of the arms of Malta. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Malta. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Malta. ... The George Cross (GC) is the highest Commonwealth decoration awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry not in the face of the enemy, while the Victoria Cross is awarded for valour in the face of the enemy. ... The George Cross (GC) is the highest Commonwealth decoration awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry not in the face of the enemy, while the Victoria Cross is awarded for valour in the face of the enemy. ... George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George Windsor) (14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) was the third British monarch using the name Windsor. ... 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1942 calendar). ... The Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) was name of the police force in Northern Ireland from 1922 to 2001. ... Motto: (French for God and my right)2 Anthem: UK: God Save the Queen Regional: (De facto) Londonderry Air Capital Belfast Largest city Belfast Official language(s) English (De facto), Irish, Ulster Scots 3 Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP  - First Minister Office suspended... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...

Coat of Arms

Coat of arms

The current emblem of Malta is described by the Emblem and Public Seal of Malta Act (1975) as a shield showing an heraldic representation of the National Flag; above the shield a mural crown in gold with a sally port and eight turrets (five only being visible) representing the fortifications of Malta and denoting a City State; and around the shield a wreath of two branches: the dexter of Olive, the sinister of Palm, symbols of peace and traditionally associated with Malta, all in their proper colours, tied at base with a white ribbon, backed red and upon which are written the words Repubblika ta' Malta in capital letters in black. The Coat of Arms of Malta is the emblem of the country of Malta. ... Image File history File links Coat_of_arms_of_Malta. ... Image File history File links Coat_of_arms_of_Malta. ... Statue showing a Gallic shield with a butterfly boss. ... Rampant redirects here. ... Fortifications (Latin fortis, strong, and facere, to make) are military constructions designed for defensive warfare. ... A city-state is a region controlled exclusively by a city, and usually having sovereignty. ...

Presidential Flag

Presidential flag

The Presidential Flag of Malta was introduced by a proclamation dated December 12, 1988. This flag is flown on the President's official residences and offices and on all occasions at which he is present. It has the same proportions as the National Flag and consists of a blue field with the Emblem of Malta at its centre; and a Maltese Cross in gold in each corner. Image File history File links Presidential_flag_of_Malta. ... Image File history File links Presidential_flag_of_Malta. ... December 12 is the 346th day (347th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 19 days remaining. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Maltese Cross The Maltese cross is identified as the symbol of the Christian warrior. ...

Merchant Flag

Civil ensign

The Merchant Flag of Malta, the civil ensign, was introduced by the Merchant Shipping Act and consists of a red field bordered in white, with a white Maltese Cross at its centre. This flag is flown by Maltese civilian vessels as their ensign. Maltese military vessels fly the National Flag. Image File history File links Civil_Ensign_of_Malta. ... Image File history File links Civil_Ensign_of_Malta. ... The civil ensign (a. ... Maltese Cross The Maltese cross is identified as the symbol of the Christian warrior. ...

Archbishop's Flag

The flag used by the Archbishop of Malta consists of two equal vertical stripes, yellow in the hoist and white in the fly.

Pennant of the Army

AFM Pennant

The pennant used by the Commander of the Armed Forces of Malta consists of a red field with the symbol of the Armed Forces in gold at its centre. Image File history File links Pennant_of_the_Armed_Forces_of_Malta. ... Image File history File links Pennant_of_the_Armed_Forces_of_Malta. ...

Pennant of the Police

MPF Pennant

The pennant used by the Commissioner of the Police Force consists of a blue field with the symbol of the Police Force at its centre. Image File history File links Pennant_of_the_Malta_Police_Force. ... Image File history File links Pennant_of_the_Malta_Police_Force. ...

Jack

Jack

The jack flown by Maltese military vessels consists of a square flag, consisting of a George Cross proper fimbriated in red in the centre of a white square, within a red square. Each corner of the red square shall contain a white Maltese Cross. Image File history File links Jack_of_Malta. ... Image File history File links Jack_of_Malta. ... A Maritime flag or Naval Jack is a national flag used exclusively on boats and other watercraft. ... The George Cross (GC) is the highest Commonwealth decoration awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry not in the face of the enemy, while the Victoria Cross is awarded for valour in the face of the enemy. ... Maltese Cross The Maltese cross is identified as the symbol of the Christian warrior. ...

Aircraft Roundel

Roundel

Maltese military aircraft carry a roundel on the wings and fuselage, consisting of a George Cross proper fimbriated in red in the centre of a white disc, within a red disc. Whenever then national flag is painted on the side of an aeroplane, the hoist should be towards the front of the plane with the fly flowing aft. Image File history File links Roundel. ... Image File history File links Roundel. ... The RAF roundel A roundel is a distinctive mostly round logo or marking, most commonly painted today on military aircraft to indicate which air force or navy they belong to. ... The George Cross (GC) is the highest Commonwealth decoration awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry not in the face of the enemy, while the Victoria Cross is awarded for valour in the face of the enemy. ...

Aircraft Rudder

Rudder

Maltese military aircraft carry a rudder or fin flash consisting of two equal vertical strips, one white and the other red with the white leading and bearing across its top third a George Cross proper fimbriated in red. Image File history File links Rudder_of_Malta. ... Image File history File links Rudder_of_Malta. ... The worlds oldest depiction of a rudder. ... The George Cross (GC) is the highest Commonwealth decoration awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry not in the face of the enemy, while the Victoria Cross is awarded for valour in the face of the enemy. ...

Knights' Flag

Flag of the SMOM

The original flag of the Knights Hospitaller consists of a white Maltese Cross on a black background. A number of organizations have used the Maltese Cross, which first appeared in the First Crusade, in their flags and insignia. The Knights' modern successor, the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta (SMOM), has a flag consisting of a white Maltese Cross on a red background and another flag consisting of a white symmetrical cross on a red field with the cross having a width of 1/5 the height of the flag - similar to the flag of England, colors reversed. All the flags have a proportion of 5:3. The Knights Hospitaller (also known as Knights of Rhodes, Knights of Malta, Cavaliers of Malta, and the Order of St John of Jerusalem) is a tradition which began as a Benedictine hospitaller religious order founded in Jerusalem, following the First Crusade around 1100, and soon became a Christian military order... Image File history File links Maltese-Cross-Heraldry. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Sovereign_Military_Order_of_Malta. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Sovereign_Military_Order_of_Malta. ... The Knights Hospitaller (also known as Knights of Rhodes, Knights of Malta, Cavaliers of Malta, and the Order of St John of Jerusalem) is a tradition which began as a Benedictine hospitaller Order founded in Jerusalem, following the First Crusade, ca. ... Maltese Cross The Maltese cross is identified as the symbol of the Christian warrior. ... Maltese Cross The Maltese cross is identified as the symbol of the Christian warrior. ... The First Crusade was launched in 1095 by Pope Urban II to regain control of the sacred city of Jerusalem and the Christian Holy Land from Muslims. ... Maltese Cross The Maltese cross is identified as the symbol of the Christian warrior. ... The Flag of England The Flag of England is the St Georges Cross. ...

References

• Flags, symbols and their use. Department of Information. Retrieved on March 24, 2006.
• (July 25 1990) Government Notice No. 517. The Malta Government Gazette (No. 15,310).