The Royal Red Cross Class II, also known as the ARRC, is an award given to nurses who display extreme courage or devotion to the military as they fulfil their duties as military nurses.
The ARRC was created in 1917 during World War I for nurses that deserved distinction for courageous of long service that was not at the same level of those who receive the Royal Red Cross Class 1.
It is more common to hear the Royal Red Cross Class II referred to as the associate level with those who receive it eligible to be given the Royal Red Cross again, at which point they are awarded the Class 1 distinction.
Since 1976 it is open to males as well as females and is given regardless of rank level as a nurse in the military.
The ARRC badge is very similar to the RRC Class 1 badge with the a medallion that has the crown of the monarchy as well as the words “Faith, Hope, and Charity” embossed on the corners of the cross along with the year “1883″ regardless of when it was received.
The only distinction in the appearance of the ARRC badge is that it is a sliver cross while those who receive the Class 1 distinction receive a golden cross.
