The George Cross, awarded by King George VI to the island of Malta in recognition of the heroism ...

Accession Number P02018.179
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Film copy negative
Place made Malta: Malta (island), Valletta
Date made 1943
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

The George Cross, awarded by King George VI to the island of Malta in recognition of the heroism and endurance of its people in the face of incessant enemy air attacks over more than three years, is presented by Lord Gort, Governor of Malta, to Chief Justice Borg of Malta.

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