National symbols of Malta

The

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  National flag since 1964
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  Coat of arms since 1988

Other flags or symbols

In current use

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  The Presidential Flag of Malta was introduced by a proclamation dated 12 December 1988. This flag is flown on the President's official residences and offices and on all occasions at which the president 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.
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  The flag of the Archbishop of Malta consists of two equal vertical stripes, yellow in the hoist and white in the fly. It is believed to date back from 754 AD, making it Malta's oldest flag.
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  The pennant of 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.
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  The pennant of the Commissioner of Police consists of a blue field with the symbol of the Police Force at its centre.
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  The Merchant Flag of Malta, the

  Maltese Cross

  at its centre. This flag is flown by Maltese civilian vessels as their ensign. Maltese military vessels fly the National Flag.
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  The Naval Jack of Malta intended to be flown by Maltese military vessels consists of a square flag, consisting of a

  Maltese Cross

  .
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  The rudder or fin flash used by Maltese military aircraft consists 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.
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  The roundel on the wings and fuselage of Maltese military aircraft consists 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.

Historical Flags

Knights' Flag (1530–1798)

The original flag of the

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  Flag of Malta 1530–1798

Colonial Flags (19th century – 1964)

Several flags were used by the British Colonial administration of Malta prior to independence in 1964. Between 1798 and 1813, the

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  Colonial flag in the 19th century
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  Colonial flag 1875–1898
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  Colonial flag 1898-c.1923
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  Colonial flag c.1923–1943
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  Colonial flag 1943–1964

Standard of the Queen of Malta (1967–1974)

The Standard of the

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  Royal standard of Malta 1967–1974

Other symbols

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  National animal: Pharaoh Hound (il‑Kelb tal‑Fenek)
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  National bird: Blue rock thrush (il‑Merill, since 1971)
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  National plant: Maltese centaury (Widnet il‑Baħar, since 1971)
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  National tree: Sictus tree (l‑Għargħar)
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  National motto: Virtute et Constantia (Latin for Power and Consistency, since 1964)
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  Patron saint: Saint Paul
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  Patron saint: Saint Publius
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  Patron saint: Saint Agatha
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  National personification: Melita
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  National colours: Red and white
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  Maltese Cross (is‑Salib ta' Malta, since 1530)
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  George Cross (since 1942)

References

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