13/02/2026
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Cupid
35x35cm on wood
Ceramic tiles, glass, wood, coconut husks
This little Cherub has been donated to Arist Cordina representative of the Royal British Legion Malta GC Branch, Royal British Legion Malta GC Branch, for their 14th February 2026 Gala Dinner fund raising event. In aid of the Poppy Appeal Fund (Red poppy) for war veterans and their families.
In loving memory of Archibald ‘Archie’ Hardie, Royal Navy HMS Indefatigable, Jutland; Alexander ‘Sander’ Hardie Royal Malta Artillery, Malta; Antonio ‘Toni’ Bonett Royal Malta Artillery, Malta; Joseph ‘Ġużi’ Bonett Royal Army Service Corp, Malta and so many others who took up arms, some at the cost of their lives, so that future generations can live in freedom. Let’s not forget the contribution of animals: horses, dogs and pigeons (Purple poppy)!
Research on RMA, RASC and Police Corp Malta history at The National Archives of Malta with many thanks and appreciation to the helpful staff.
Cupid mythological Origin: Known as the son of Venus (goddess of love) and Mars (god of war), Cupid is synonymous with “passionate desire” and represents the capricious nature of love.
