The George Cross is awarded "to the island fortress of Malta" by King George VI.

Award of the George Cross to Malta

1942 award by King George VI to the people of Malta

The George Cross was awarded to the island of Malta by King George VI during the Siege of Malta undertaken by Italy and Germany in the early part of World War II. The island was a British colony from 1813 to 1964. The George Cross was incorporated into the flag of Malta…