This 6 cent commemorative stamp from Malta, issued in 1999, honors Philippe Villiers de L’Isle Adam, the first Grand Master of the Order of St. John (Knights of Malta) to rule from Malta after their exile from Rhodes in 1530. The design, by Frank Ancilleri, depicts L’Isle Adam in ceremonial attire with the eight-pointed white cross of the Order, symbolizing the knightly virtues. The scene reflects the solemn historical moment when the Order took possession of Malta, marking the beginning of a new chapter in its storied crusading legacy. The issue also commemorates the 900th anniversary (1099–1999) of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta (SMOM), as noted by the inscription “Sovran Militari Ordni ta’ Malta.”