The Red Crystal, a protection symbol according to the Additional Protocol III (2005) to the Geneva Conventions of 1949, shown with the Red Star of David symbol inside. While the empty crystal without any additional symbols confers protection for certain persons, buildings, vehicles etc. in an armed conflict according to International Humanitarian Law, the combination of the crystal with an additional symbol has no protective meaning and can only be used by national aid societies for indicative purposes. The combination of the red crystal is with the Red Star of David is intended for use by Magen David Adom, the national aid society of the state of Israel, for missions abroad (pending permission by the host country).
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This image shows a
flag
, a
coat of arms
, a
seal
or some other official
insignia
. The use of such symbols is restricted in many countries. These restrictions are independent of the
copyright
status.
The use of the symbol shown in this image is regulated by certain international treaties, particularly the
Hague Conventions
of 1899 and 1907, the
Geneva Conventions
of 1949 and their additional protocols of 1977 and 2005, as well as other rules of
International Humanitarian Law
either in written agreements or by long-standing customs. Misuse of this symbol is prohibited by these treaties as well as by national law in all countries which have ratified them. These restrictions are independent of the
copyright
status of the depiction shown here.
