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The Malta George Cross 50th Anniversary Medal was issued in 1992 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the award of the George Cross to the island of Malta. This prestigious honour was granted by King George VI in April 1942 in recognition of the bravery and resilience of the Maltese people during the intense Axis bombing campaign of the Second World War.
The commemorative medal was awarded to surviving veterans and civilians who served in or contributed to the defence of Malta during the siege of 1940–1943, as well as to organisations and individuals who took part in 50th anniversary events in 1992.
The circular silver-coloured medal features the coat of arms of Malta within a wreath of laurel, with the year 1992 inscribed below. The suspension bar is decorated with a sprig of olive leaves, symbolising peace and remembrance.
The ribbon is deep blue with a central vertical stripe of red bordered in white, reflecting the colours of the George Cross ribbon and the national flag of Malta.
SPECIFICATIONS:Every replica medal can be supplied loose or mounted ready to wear. Here's how the options differ, so you can choose the right one.
The medals are fixed to a stiff backing board so they sit flat and stay in line while worn. It's the neatest presentation, and serving members of the Australian Defence Force are required to wear their medals court mounted.
Each medal hangs freely from its ribbon below a top bar. This was the usual style from the Boer War through to World War II, and there are no fixed rules about who can wear it.
Just the ribbons, mounted in order of precedence on a small bar. Ribbon bars are worn on uniform day to day, when full medals would be impractical.
The medal and ribbon come as separate parts, ready for you or your mounter to assemble. Full size medals come with 30cm of ribbon and miniatures with 15cm.
Miniatures are mounted the same way at a smaller scale. They're worn at evening and formal events, generally anything after 6pm such as dinners, where full size medals would be impractical.
Every style comes with a traditional pin or a magnetic fitting. Magnetic mounts hold firmly without putting holes in your jacket or uniform, and are easier to put on and take off, which helps anyone with limited dexterity.
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Ribbon is sold by the centimetre. Choose the length you need:
