France, V Republic. A Cross Of Honour For Humanitarian Works, I Class Commander Hold The sinking of the Ottomans'

The sinking of the Ottomans' Mediterranean fleet saved the fledgling Greek Republic from collapse

Naming is officially impressed in small capitals on the CSM

August 1942

reverse centerpiece impressed "3369" amidst embossed Korean surrounded by blue enamel circles

France, V Republic. A Cross Of Honour For Humanitarian Works, I Class Commander Hold The sinking of the Ottomans'(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