A red cross on a white background, used to identify medical equipment and facilities, especially in war, and as a sign of neutrality.
Example sentencesExamples
The sergeant's rank is indicated by the chevrons of an acting hospital steward (green and white with the red Geneva cross) with matching stripes down his trousers.
The anchor badge combined neatly with the Geneva cross to form their emblem.
He rides about, insecurely on a horse, covered with Geneva crosses, and in a gorgeous uniform with a violet velvet collar.
Definition of Geneva cross in US English:
Geneva cross
noun
A red cross on a white background, used to identify medical equipment and facilities, especially in war, and as a sign of neutrality.
Example sentencesExamples
The sergeant's rank is indicated by the chevrons of an acting hospital steward (green and white with the red Geneva cross) with matching stripes down his trousers.
The anchor badge combined neatly with the Geneva cross to form their emblem.
He rides about, insecurely on a horse, covered with Geneva crosses, and in a gorgeous uniform with a violet velvet collar.