On the 16th of October 2022, Battlefront Living History Group organized a series of events in commemoration to the award of the George Cross to Malta in 1942. The event focused on the George Cross’ forgotten afterlife when it toured every town and village for the people of Malta to witness up close.

The public attending had a unique opportunity of being part of the Exhibition of the George Cross in Marsa, in the same location as its visit in 1942. This interactive re-enactment in the Marsa Holy Trinity Square, featured a cheerful atmosphere with music and an authentic setting enticing the entire family.

Apart from re-enactments and mounted guard with the George Cross, the public was able to see in person various artifacts from local private collections never before exhibited in public. Under the title ‘Was it worth it?’, attendees were able to visit our exhibition and experience the second world war from new perspectives. Other activities throughout the day included:

• Original Military vehicles convoys and static displays;
• Maltese and British Re-enactors performing scenes from wartime Malta;
• Traditional Maltese games for kids;
• A debate on the wartime experience with the participation of the public;
• Historical tours onboard vintage buses around Marsa;
• Firing demonstrations of various ww2 firearms.

All activities took place throughout the day, free of charge, in Marsa on the 16th of October 2022.

‘Il-Wasla tal-George Cross fil-Marsa‘ was organised by Marsa Local Council together with Battlefront Malta,
with the support of the Ministry For The National Heritage, The Arts And The Local Government, Malta Tourism Authority and with the participation of Marsa Historical and Cultural Group, Soċjeta’ Mużikali Trinita’ Qaddisa Marsa, Maria Regina Socjeta’ Muzikali Marsa, the Marsa Scouts Pipes and Drums and the Association of Maltese Arms Collectors and Shooters.