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The Colours Red and White is the Colours of the Flag of Malta. The Cross is a futher symbol of Malta. The letters MDCCC (1800) is explained by the Army Order 441 of 1889, which reads:<br> | |||
"Her Majesty The Queen har been graciously pleased to permit the Royal Malta Militia to bear the date "1800" as a distinction in Commemoration of the Services of the Malta Militia <br> | |||
during the Siege of Valetta." Under the authority of Army Order 295 of 1924 this unique honour is born by The King's Own Malta Regiment. | |||
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