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Is there a reason for the Maltese cross to be white surrounded by a red rectangle? It might be better for it to be replaced by a red Maltese cross of the same size, perhaps in the same location of the George cross in the present flag.

EDIT: I imagine it’d look something like this

Considering only three institutions have received the George cross, being Malta, the Royal Ulster Constabulary and the UK’s National Health service, shouldn’t it be displayed more proudly? 😂