As part of the Malta Historical Society Lecture Series 2012, it has organised a lecture on ‘Malta The influence of Malta’s rulers on Heraldry in Malta. Malta has never had an Heraldic Authority of its own, it has followed the traditions of its rulers’ practices.

After a short introduction to heraldry, Adrian Strickland traces some of the aspects of heraldry introduced into the Malta heraldic scene, some with just a mention, and others in some detail.

Adrian Strickland has lectured at the University of Malta on Heraldry and Vexillology (the study of flags) as well as in public. He has designed shields of arms, flags, medallions, Orders and decorations, and is the author of A Look at Malta Insignia (1993) and also general editor of Malta from The Hague a book about two groups of Dutch travellers to Malta in the eighteenth century.

He has a long running interest in heraldry which goes back to his childhood when he was given a copy of Pears Encyclopedia whose colour frontispiece showed the flags of the world and his time in the territorial army. He is interested in all forms of insignia which non verbally identify the many different nations, armies, families, bands, regiments, schools and other entities.

The lecture will take place next Tuesday, the 20th of November, 6.00pm Casa Pereira (AZAD), 224 Republic Street, Valletta.

Photo shows the logo for the Association of Malta’s Notaries.

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