The Italian Army an asset for the Country The Red Cross was created as an auxiliary organization of the Armed Forces to provide support on the battlefield. Its widespread presence allows it to convey human assistance to all those needing help. The Army shares the same principles and we are proud to carry out our duty cooperating with the Military Sanitary Corps. Over the years, we have worked in close cooperation. The army has always contributed to the Red Cross’s humanitarian efforts, granting its full logistic support, generous and qualified collaboration, as well as high professionalism. In recognition of this valuable support, the Army War Flag was awarded the Medal for Merit of the Italian Red Cross.