Red Cross Prisoner of War appeal discs

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TitleRed Cross Prisoner of War appeal discsDescription

The Red Cross emblem is one of the most recognised and important emblems in the world. It was chosen by the drafters of the First Geneva Convention in 1864. They were looking for a symbol that could be worn on the battlefield to identify military medical personnel and the injured they were assisting. In honour of the Swiss founders of the Red Cross, they chose the reverse of the Swiss flag.

For 160 years the emblem has saved lives. In armed conflict the Red Cross means ‘don’t shoot’ – this person, site, vehicle or equipment is not part of the fight, but is providing impartial assistance.

Date17 October 2024Location Redcliffe (Qld.)LanguageEnglishProduction creditsCity of Moreton BayRecord typeAudio labelFormat typemp3Format descriptionDigitalDuration48secFile size1.15MB

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Reference numberMBMM-0013-011

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CollectionRed, Red, Red Exhibition - Audio LabelsExhibitionRed, Red, Red

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ObjectRed Cross Prisoner of War appeal disc

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Access restrictionsUnrestrictedRestrictions on useCopyright appliesConditions of useYou may copy or download content for private research. This recording may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes with acknowledgement. [e.g. Recording courtesy of City of Moreton Bay, reference number MBOH-0009-001]. For permission to use this content for commercial purposes contact local.history@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

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Red Cross Prisoner of War appeal discs