France, V Republic. A Cross Of Honour For Humanitarian Works, I Class Commander Hold the reverse of the badge

the reverse of the badge in black rayon with hooks at either end marked "DEPOSE"

Naming is officially impressed in small capitals on the CSM

20 mm x 76 mm

after the Court Ball and the Ball in Court

and light discolouration from a paper clip

France, V Republic. A Cross Of Honour For Humanitarian Works, I Class Commander Hold the reverse of the badge(Croix d'Honneur de l'uvre Humanitaire, Commandeur). Three piece construction, in bronze gilt with blue, white and green enamels, centrepiece insignia bearing a right facing Marianne surrounded by the inscription "UVRE HUMANITAIRE" (Humanitarian Works) within a wreath of oak leaves, mounted to a Maltese cross base with ball finials at the tips, along with laurel leaves between the arms, measuring 59. 8 mm (w) x 83 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath