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City of Ħal Qormi received her charter from Grand Master
Pinto (1743) and its flag was influenced by the arms of the Grand Master. Source: Strickland 1999 [str99].
Ivan Sache, 28 February 2000
Blazon: Argent, five crescents in saltire Gules. These are the Pinto arms, a Portuguese noble lineage, one of whom was a Grand Master of the Malta Order.
António Martins, 1 March 2000 and 11 February 2006
Citta Pinto: Ħal Qormi: This medieval village was raised to cityhood by
Grandmaster Prince Manuel Pinto de Fonseca, who also founded the local
University.
Christopher Vella, 15 May 2004