The Red Cross Flag

The GENEVA CONVENTION FLAG

The Red Cross Flag is displayed at the sanitary branch (ex; dispensary, infirmary) of an activity of the naval shore establishment. It is either flown from a separate staff, a gaff or signal yard of the staff flying the national ensign and is always with a national ensign indicating that the area around it is entitled to protection under the rules of the Geneva Convention. Some nations in the Middle East regard the cross as a symbol contrary to their religious beliefs. They use the red cross flag as an indication of a mission of mercy or amnesty from attack.