Malta got more than the George Cross for bravery

The British government was so impressed by the bravery of the Maltese during World War II that apart from the George Cross, it also awarded the island a collection of valuable art paintings, recently unearthed records reveal. Discovered by the Fine Arts Museum, they show that five early 19th century views of Valletta and Grand Harbour by the Swiss painter Louis Ducros were “presented to the people of Malta as a tribute to their courage and fortitude during the Second World War”. The paintings, donated right after the war, have been on exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in South Street, but... This article is part of our premium content. Full story is available on Times of Malta Premium.