The Swiss flag is square with a red background and a white cross. Red and white are the official colors of the Swiss flag. Red symbolizes enthusiasm and revolution, and also represents the enthusiasm and perseverance of Swiss people. White symbolizes peace, purity and noble character, and also represents the stability of the Swiss regime.
The origin of this Red Cross is controversial. However, according to the records in Swiss history, the earliest Red Cross was used in the weapons of the army. In the Middle Ages, a Swiss soldier in the Swiss army tore his red robe into a cross during the Crusade that swept Jerusalem in 1 189, and tied it on the priest's shoulder, so that it was clearly marked, so as to be rescued in the war. Since then, people in the Swiss army have gradually discovered that the Red Cross can play many practical roles, such as medical care, nursing and material transportation. In order to better show the unity, tenacity and courage of the Swiss, the national flag also uses the Red Cross as a symbol.
As for the relationship between the Red Cross and the Swiss Red Cross, they are inextricably linked. The Swiss Red Cross Society was founded in 1863 by a volunteer named Henry Dunant, aiming at providing action and assistance for special situations such as wars and natural disasters. The Swiss Red Cross uses the same symbol as the Swiss flag, the Red Cross, to express their mission and value.
In a word, the Red Cross is a symbol of Switzerland, which originated from the Swiss army in the Middle Ages and represents the core values of Swiss citizens in history, culture and politics.