Emblems of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

Emblems of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

Construction sheet: Emblems of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Construction sheet

Description

  • The Red Cross (1863) and Red Crescent (1876) emblems are protected symbols of humanitarian neutrality. The crystal (2005) serves as a third emblem
  • Construction: a white field bearing a red cross (the reverse of the Swiss flag)
  • The cross arms are of equal length and width
  • The Red Crescent variant uses a red crescent on white

Trivia

  • The Red Cross (International Committee of the Red Cross) is a humanitarian organisation
  • The flag represents neutrality, impartiality, and humanitarian protection
  • Founded in 1863 to provide relief during conflicts

Emblems of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

The Red Cross (1863) and Red Crescent (1876) emblems are protected symbols of humanitarian neutrality. The crystal (2005) serves as a third emblem. The cross arms are of equal length and width. The Red Crescent variant uses a red crescent on white.

The Red Cross (International Committee of the Red Cross) is a humanitarian organisation. The flag represents neutrality, impartiality, and humanitarian protection. Founded in 1863 to provide relief during conflicts.

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