CEREMONY OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE GEORGE CROSS TO MALTA

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: AYY 193/23).

Synopsis

Rehearsed and actual ceremony of the presentation of the George Cross by Lord Gort at a parade in the presence of local and military VIPs in Palace Square.

The Guard of Honour presents arms. Lord Gort presents the box containing the George Cross and the letter from the King to the Chief Justice. The party on the dais includes His Grace the Archbishop of Malta, HH the Lieutenant Governor, the Vice Admiral Malta, the GOC, the AOC, His Lordship the Bishop of Gozo and His Lordship the Bishop of Tralles in Asia. The Chief Justice gives a speech, the crowd applauds. The crowd in Kingsway after the ceremony. The crowd swarms around the George Cross and the RMA (Royal Malta Artillery) band. Various shots of the George Cross and crowds. St John's Cathedral.

 

Titles

  • CEREMONY OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE GEORGE CROSS TO MALTA (Allocated)
Series Title:
BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
 

Technical Data

Year:
1942
Running Time:
10 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm
Colour:
B&W
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
985 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
GB
cameraman
Smith, Brian (Lieutenant)
Production company
War Office Film Unit