5235 x 3533 px | 44,3 x 29,9 cm | 17,5 x 11,8 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
8 septembre 2014
Lieu:
Valletta Malta
Informations supplémentaires:
To honour the brave people I award the George Cross to the Island Fortress of Malta to bear witness to a heroism and devotion that will long be famous in history'. This proclamation was issued by King George VI, on 15 April, 1942, to honour the people of Malta. The honour bestowed was a sign of appreciation by the British Monarchy for the bravery and tenacity that was shown by the Maltese people during the darkest moments of the Second World War. The actual George Cross medal was brought over to Malta by Lord Viscount Gort, VC., who had just been appointed and sent to Malta as Governor and Commander-In-Chief. However, the actual ceremony of the presentation was held much later, on September 13 of the same year. The ceremony was held in St George's Square, Valletta. Chief Justice Sir George Borg received the medal on behalf of the Maltese nation. [Info courtesy of http://www.visitmalta.com/en/event-details/2015-04/george-cross-award-commemoration-6501]
