France, III/IV/V Republics. A Medal of Recompense of the French Red Cross, I Class Gold Grade

(Médaille de Récompense de la Croix Rouge Française). Instituted in 1940. In bronze gilt with red enamels, measuring 35mm (w) x 40.5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine.