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![[Malta Labour Party]](../images/m/mt}mlp.gif)
image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 19 October 2008See also:
MLP (Malti: Partit Laburista) was founded in 1921. The party is owner of a radio
and TV station, a weekly and an online-newspaper. MLP is one of the two big
parties in Malta.
Description of flag:
The flag is vertically divided
into white and red with the badge in its centre.
Description of badge:
In
a yellow circle there are the words “MALTA LABOUR PARTY”, all in black capitals.
In the centre of the badge there is a white arm, holding a yellow torch with a
yellow and red flame.
Source: I spotted this flag in front of the casino in
Valetta, Republic Street on 21 September 2008
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 19 October 2008
![[Malta Labour Party]](../images/m/mt}labor.gif)
image by Ivan Sarajcic, 10 March 2003
This version of the flag of the Malta Labour Party was seen on a news photo by AP Photo/Lino
Azzopardi, with article about the EU referendum in Malta.
Ivan Sarajcic,
10 March 2003
![[Malta Labour Party]](../images/m/mt}mlp1a.gif)
image by Marcus Schmöger, 27 October 2008
![[Malta Labour Party]](../images/m/mt}mlp1b.gif)
image by Marcus Schmöger, 27 October 2008
The main variant of the flag is indeed the one vertically divided white and
red, with the badge in the centre. The badge, however, comes in several
versions, and at least two of them appear on the flag. The main difference is in
the colour of the outlines: in some cases the outlines are all black, but in
others they are brown. These are the flags that are used in official contexts of
the party, i.e. on party buildings, in the background of party officials etc. In
some cases the badge is on one side of the flag only.
Sources:
http://bp3.blogger.com/_vHJjtzwMFOU/SHjFUgwDNeI/AAAAAAAAAWE/m0gyyR3IgTk/s320/2564390682_f98ae66edc.jpg
http://www.peritcharlesbuhagiar.com/images/CB%20Speaking.jpg
http://www.mlp.org.mt/photo_archive/2003/DSC_001big.jpg
http://www.mlp.org.mt/photo_archive/2003/vicibig.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Malta_02_Valletta.jpg
http://www.falzonmichael.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/20080531-sumbission-of-nomination/dsc_9669.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/run279/CIMG2228.JPG
Marcus Schmöger, 27 October 2008
![[Malta Labour Party]](../images/m/mt}mlp2a.gif)
image by Marcus Schmöger, 27 October 2008
![[Malta Labour Party]](../images/m/mt}mlp2b.gif)
image by Marcus Schmöger, 27 October 2008
Another version of the flag is plain red with the badge in the centre. This is only used by party supporters during rallies and demonstrations, as far as I can see. Two versions at least appear: one is square with a very large badge, one is rectangular (approx. 2:3) with a smaller badge.
Sources:
http://www.geocities.com/run279/CIMG2192.JPG
http://www.geocities.com/run279/CIMG2190.JPG
http://www.pn.org.mt/content/images/mlp%20celebrazjonijiet%202%20grupp.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/run279/CIMG2390.JPG
http://www.mlp.org.mt/photo_archive/2003/cmbig_6.jpg
http://photos3.hi5.com/0022/756/658/5Dsvzp756658-02.jpg
http://photos2.hi5.com/0024/876/949/xPIsB1876949-02.jpg
Marcus Schmöger, 27 October 2008
![[Malta Labour Party]](../images/m/mt}mlp3.gif)
image by Marcus Schmöger, 28 October 2008
This version is actually the national flag with a big MLP badge in the
centre.
Sources:
http://photos1.hi5.com/0026/694/640/fnm4xC694640-02.jpg
http://www.falzonmichael.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/2008-mosta-mass-meeting/crowd-attending-the-mosta-meeting.jpg
http://www.mlp.org.mt/photo_archive/2003/luxolcmbig.JPG
http://photos1.hi5.com/0023/849/528/yvvg.e849528-02.jpg
Marcus Schmöger, 28 October 2008
![[Malta Labour Party]](../images/m/mt}mlp4.gif)
image by Marcus Schmöger, 28 October 2008
This version looks a bit homemade to me: it is a vertical bicolour of white
and red, the white wider than the red, with a red square with MLP badge in the
white stripe.
Sources:
http://photos2.hi5.com/0022/424/001/pUy6Y4424001-02.jpg
Marcus Schmöger, 28 October 2008
![[Malta Labour Party]](../images/m/mt}mlp5.gif)
image by Marcus Schmöger, 30 October 2008
This version is about 3:4, shows four square MLP flags quartered, all around a
wide white border.
Sources:
http://photos1.hi5.com/0023/849/528/yvvg.e849528-02.jpg
http://www.falzonmichael.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/2008-mosta-mass-meeting/crowd-attending-the-mosta-meeting-02.jpg
http://www.falzonmichael.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/2008-mosta-mass-meeting/crowd-attending-the-mosta-meeting-01.jpg
Marcus Schmöger, 30 October 2008
![[Malta Labour Party]](../images/m/mt}mlp6.gif)
image by Marcus Schmöger, 30 October 2008
This version is square, shows four square MLP flags quartered, all around a
narrow white border.
Sources:
http://www.geocities.com/run279/CIMG2359.JPG
http://www.geocities.com/run279/CIMG2360.JPG
Marcus Schmöger, 30 October 2008
![[Malta Labour Party]](../images/m/mt}mlp7.gif)
image by Marcus Schmöger, 30 October 2008
This version is divided in 12 fields (3 rows, 4 columns), alternating the MLP
party flag and the EU flag.
Sources:
http://www.falzonmichael.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/2008-mosta-mass-meeting/crowd-attending-the-mosta-meeting.jpg
http://www.falzonmichael.com/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/2008-mosta-mass-meeting/crowd-attending-the-mosta-meeting-01.jpg
Marcus Schmöger, 30 October 2008
