The flag of Malta
Some information posted by Adrian Strickland about the history of the Maltese flag: According to tradition, the origin of the flag has various sources. However the most credible but not in any way verified (as yet) is the two colours, white/red, were originally squares, giving a ratio of 1:2. And these two squares come from the last two squares of the chequered flag of the Norman family of Hauteville. The Hautevilles (or Altavilla as they are called in nearby Sicily) were the Norman family that under Count Roger, conquered Sicily (and in 1090 also Malta). Shields of arms carved in wood and stone may be found all over Malta dating from before the arrival of the Knights of Saint John, notwithstanding their domination of these islands and their continuous erosion of the rights of the Maltese, during 250 years of rule.
posted by Robert Micallef at 12/27/2004 08:37:00 PM
Mr Strickland - you are quoting mythology.
There is no credible evidence of any sort that Count Roger (who visited Malta in 1091 not 1090).
It's a nice story though!
Mr Strickland - you are quoting mythology.
There is no credible evidence of any sort that Count Roger (who visited Malta in 1091 not 1090)tore off a piece of his flag and donated it to Malta.
It's a nice story though!
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