Set the scene.
The George Cross awarded to Malta during the Second World War is preserved in the National War Museum at Fort St Elmo.
Here’s the twist.
The award recognises gallantry during the islands’ wartime ordeal. It belongs beside stories of civilians and service personnel, rather than only military hardware.
Why it still matters.
Objects can carry a public memory far beyond a museum case. The George Cross also appears in the design of Malta’s national flag.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.
