Malta Flag Thimble Porcelain

The George Cross as tribute

The flag of Malta, white and red with the George Cross in the corner, tells a brave story: King George VI awarded the decoration to the Maltese people for heroism during the Second World War. Malta is therefore the only country in the world whose flag carries this military honour - a fact making this thimble extra special.

Collecting Mediterranean islands

Malta belongs in a row of Mediterranean islands next to Cyprus, giving collectors a satisfying thematic line. Such lines give structure to a collection and make hunting for new acquisitions focused and enjoyable rather than random impulse buying.

More than sun and sea

Malta offers thousands of years of history: temples older than the pyramids of Giza, the knightly city of Valletta and crystal-clear bays. This thimble captures that versatility and works wonderfully as a holiday keepsake or as a taste of a journey still to come.

Valletta and seven thousand years

Malta harbours megalithic temples older than Stonehenge, the baroque city of Valletta and bays where crusaders once moored their ships. That historic weight makes the island one of the most fascinating destinations of the Mediterranean. This thimble brings all that heritage together in a small object touching lovers of history and sun destinations alike. Present him between other island flags and your Mediterranean collection gains a core guests invariably ask about during visits to your home.

In short: a small piece with plenty of character that enriches any serious collection effortlessly.

All in all a charming miniature that keeps telling its story year after year without fail.