The King's Own Malta Regiment

THE KING'S OWN MALTA REGIMENT

Official blazon

Officers: Within a wreath of oak leaves a circle inscribed "King's Own Malta Regiment" and ensigned with a crown;within the circle a Maltese Cross on a parti-colored with and red background ; on the bottom of the wreath a straight scroll inscribed "MDCCC" . The Circle and scroll in blue enamel with gilt lettering ; the Maltese Cross in silver plate reminder in gilt.

Other Ranks: Same design as officers, but all in gilding metal, except the Maltese Cross which is in white metal.

Origin/meaning

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:
"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
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.

Literature: Image from Regimental Badges by T.J. Edwards