Thousands clamour for return of La Valette’s sword to Malta

La Valette’s sword, on display at the Louvre, Paris. The sword was among the treasures taken by Napoleon Bonaparte from Malta in 1798 A Facebook group calling for the return of Grandmaster Jean de la Valette's sword to Malta from France - where it is currently on display at the Louvre, Paris - has accumulated over 4,000 members since it was set up early last year.