The history of Malta is a long and colorful one dating back to the dawn of civilization. The Maltese Islands went through a golden Neolithic period, the remains of which are the mysterious temples dedicated to the goddess of fertility. Later on, the Phoenicians, the Carthaginians, the Romans and the Byzantines, all left their traces on the Islands. British rule in Malta lasted until 1964 when Malta became independent. The Maltese adapted the British system of administration, education, and legislation. Modern Malta became a Republic in 1974 and joined the European Union in May 2004.
Officially adopted on 21 September 1964, the Malta flag is a basic bicolor flag of white and red. The left half of this bicolor flag is white while the flying side (right half) is red. These colors bear historical significance as they feature on the blazon of the arms of Malta, and were given to Malta by Count Roger of Sicily in 1091 who took over control over the islands after centuries of Muslim rule under a chequered red and white flag.
The colors of the flag are said to be provided in 1091 by Count Roger of Sicily. His banner is said to be composed of checkered red and white flag and this is something that he offered to the people of Malta. On the upper left side of the flag which is outlined in red, George cross was imprinted. It was actually added in the year 1940 when the king of Britain, King George VI, presented the cross to islanders because of their unquestionable gallantry during the World War II.
The upper left side of the flag of Malta displays the George Cross that has a red outline at the edges. The George Cross was added to the Maltese flag when it was presented to the Maltese people by Britain's King George VI to the Maltese in recognition of exceptional bravery during the Second World War (1942) when Malta was still part of the United Kingdom.
The cross was originally placed in a blue canton but in 1964, it was being placed within a red fimbriation. The flag was then officially adopted on that same year after Malta was granted by the British Empire a dominion status. The dominion status was still used until Malta became a Republic in 1971. Even after Malta became a Republic, the flag was still used.
Malta eventually became part of the British Empire, which represented it with a colonial flag. The flag had a blue field with the Union Jack in the canton and a red and white shield bearing the star of Malta in the fly. That flag fell out of use in favor of a design that included the George Cross on a blue square in the Canton. The blue section was removed in 1964 to create the modern design when the nation gained its independence from Britain. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Malta Flag for the future.
Officially adopted on 21 September 1964, the Malta flag is a basic bicolor flag of white and red. The left half of this bicolor flag is white while the flying side (right half) is red. These colors bear historical significance as they feature on the blazon of the arms of Malta, and were given to Malta by Count Roger of Sicily in 1091 who took over control over the islands after centuries of Muslim rule under a chequered red and white flag.
The colors of the flag are said to be provided in 1091 by Count Roger of Sicily. His banner is said to be composed of checkered red and white flag and this is something that he offered to the people of Malta. On the upper left side of the flag which is outlined in red, George cross was imprinted. It was actually added in the year 1940 when the king of Britain, King George VI, presented the cross to islanders because of their unquestionable gallantry during the World War II.
The upper left side of the flag of Malta displays the George Cross that has a red outline at the edges. The George Cross was added to the Maltese flag when it was presented to the Maltese people by Britain's King George VI to the Maltese in recognition of exceptional bravery during the Second World War (1942) when Malta was still part of the United Kingdom.
The cross was originally placed in a blue canton but in 1964, it was being placed within a red fimbriation. The flag was then officially adopted on that same year after Malta was granted by the British Empire a dominion status. The dominion status was still used until Malta became a Republic in 1971. Even after Malta became a Republic, the flag was still used.
Malta eventually became part of the British Empire, which represented it with a colonial flag. The flag had a blue field with the Union Jack in the canton and a red and white shield bearing the star of Malta in the fly. That flag fell out of use in favor of a design that included the George Cross on a blue square in the Canton. The blue section was removed in 1964 to create the modern design when the nation gained its independence from Britain. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Malta Flag for the future.
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