Miscellaneous Flags
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Convention of Geneva Flag


The flag is a white rectangular flag with a red cross with straight arms of equal length centered thereon. The flag sizes are as follows: 6-foot hoist by 9-foot fly which is authorized for each general hospital and convalescent center; 4-foot hoist by 6-foot fly which is authorized for each hospital not otherwise authorized, clearing station and medical school; 18-inch hoist by 2-foot 3-inch fly which is authorized for each medical unit or element not otherwise authorized and one per vehicle used in medical unit or element. There is also a panel marker in the following sizes: 8-foot 6-inch hoist by 19-foot 6-inch fly authorized for each tent or shelter when required to show medical use (to be lashed down over tent or shelter); 4-foot hoist by 4-foot fly authorized for each medical unit or element for helipad identification.





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