ABSTRACT
The High Contracting Parties deem it to be incumbent upon every Government to organise the defence of historic buildings and works of art against the foreseeable effects of war, and undertake, each for his own part, to prepare that defence in time of peace. They agree to inform one another, whenever they see their way to do so, of the steps taken, prepared, or contemplated by their respective administrations in execution of Article 1 of the present Convention. The High Contracting Parties undertake to introduce into their military regulations and instructions such recommendations as may ensure that historic buildings and works of art are respected. Public authorities and military commands shall take steps to impress this conception of respect upon their troops, in order that the latter may co-operate in protecting historic buildings and works of art. The High Contracting Parties undertake to guard against any misuse of protecting marks, and to punish the same should occasion arise.
