Inspired from the eastern crosses and symbolizes 3 things:
1- The Cross of our savior Jesus Christ
In red, the sign of martyrdom and glory.

2- The bearing cross of the Lebanese Christians
The sign of their suffering throughout history.

3- The Diagonal cut at the base of the cross
It symbolizes the strength of the Lebanese Christians’ will and their determination to keep the cross planted in this region of the world.

Date of its release:
This cross was launched by the Department of Faith in the Lebanese Forces. It was launched on "Resistant Prayer day" at the St-Charbel Church, Annaya, Lebanon on April 19, 1984.

(From the Lebaneseforces website)