There has been much correspondence about our flag. I have written several times concerning the colour of the flag. While Paul Calleja's letter (July 15) is very interesting, I must point out that the red and white flag does not exist. (I have searched through many reference books on flags and so far have not found one.)

By convention, the colour nearest the staff is mentioned first, so our flag is white and red. This is the colour of the flag that flies from the standard at the entrance to Mdina. In order that there is no confusion, it is necessary to make an addition to the flag.

The George Cross serves this purpose. If it is removed, then something else must take its place. The "Maltese" Cross is not an ideal replacement as it is the symbol of foreign rule. (Like the GC) and is in fact part of the coat of arms of Amalfi, in Italy. It was adopted by the knights in gratitude for monies supplied by the merchants of that city for a hospital in the Holy Land.

Both the above-mentioned regimes represent only a few years of our history and are not Maltese. Let us have a real Maltese emblem, one that is unique and over 5,000 years old, namely, the Neolithic temples. We already use this on our euros.