white cross

Aid station marker

White cross refers to several things united by the visual symbol.

It names various plants with cross-shaped white flowers, particularly in the mustard family.

In heraldry and flags, a white cross appears on the Swiss flag and others.

Historically, white cross was slang for amphetamine tablets stamped with a cross shape, common in the 1960s and 70s.

humanitarian

first aid

Initial injury treatment

medic · rescue · triage · emergency · relief · aid station · stretcher · gauze · antiseptic · splint

peace

armistice

Agreement to cease hostilities

neutrality · nonviolence · pacifism · diplomacy · accord · treaty · surrender · memorial · remembrance · war grave

heraldry

coat of arms

Hereditary symbolic emblem

crest · canton · argent · saltire · Knights Hospitaller · St John · crusader · order · insignia · emblem

purity

innocence

Freedom from wrongdoing

cleanliness · immaculate · pristine · unblemished · spotless · chastity · spiritual · baptism · consecration · blessing

chemical

phosgene

Toxic carbonyl chloride gas

trench warfare · gas mask · mustard gas · military code

pharmacy

apothecary

Historical medicine preparer

prescription · medication · pharmaceutical · pillbox · remedy · medical supplies · over-the-counter · pharmacist

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Opposites
humanitarian/military symbol identity

white crossblack cross

Dark-colored perpendicular intersection

red cross · swastika · Iron Cross · skull and crossbones · black flag

religious/secular symbolism

white crosscrescent moon

Partially illuminated lunar phase

Star of David · inverted cross · pentagram · ankh

drug slang - substance type

white crossblack beauties

Amphetamine tablets, street slang

downers · reds · yellow jackets · blue devils · barbiturates

Family

white, cross, whiten, whiteness, whitish, whites, whiter, whitest, crossed

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG