Maltese heraldry


Maltese heraldry is heraldry with its special local traditions used in Malta.

Chief Herald of Arms of Malta

In 2019, the Government of Malta announced the appointment of a Chief Herald to the Office of the Chief Herald of Arms of Malta

National coat of arms

The coat of arms of Malta was created in the 20th Century but has an older history.

Coats of arms of cities

Every city in Malta has its own coat of arms. Each has a mural crown with three or four turrets. The capital Valletta, and the former capital cities of Mdina and Birgu have four turrets, while the rest have three.
The villages also have similar coats of arms, but without the mural crown.