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Emblems
The Arms of the Order of Malta
The Order’s arms display the
eight-pointed latin cross on a red oval field surrounded by a rosary and
surmounted by the princely mantle and crown (as described in Article 6
of the Order’s Constitutional Charter). It is the emblem of the
Sovereign Order’s Grand Magistry and its Institutions: the Grand Priores,
Sub-Priores, National Associations and Diplomatic Missions.
The Emblem of the Order’s works
The emblem is the symbol of the Order of
Malta’s medical and humanitarian activities worldwide. It is a red
shield with a white, eight-pointed cross (as described in Article 242 of
the Order’s Code).
The Coat of Arms of the 79th Prince
and Grand Master Fra’ Matthew Festing
The arms of Grand Master Fra’
Matthew Festing are quartered with those of the Order.
At 1 and 4 gules (red) a cross argent; at 2 and 3 azure an eagle
displayed erminois between three castles argent.
The arms are surrounded by the Collar, symbol of the Grand Master,
within a princely mantle and surmounted by a closed crown.
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