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Inter Arma Caritas
| Location | Switzerland (1848-date) |
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| Year | 1963 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a large red enamel Greek cross in high relief at the center, set within a recessed square field with a radially striated background. The circumferential legend reads INTER ARMA CARITAS, with the founding date 1863 displayed in large numerals at the base. |
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| Obverse lettering | INTER ARMA CARITAS 1863 |
| Reverse description | The reverse displays a horizontal rectangular panel in the upper field bearing three symbols in relief: a crescent moon, a Greek cross, and a lion with sun emblem, representing the principal emblems of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The legend GENEVE 1963 arcs across the top of the field, while CENTENAIRE DE LA CROIX-ROUGE runs along the lower circumference. The maker's signature HUGUENIN appears in the lower exergue. |
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