France, V Republic. A Cross Of Honour For Humanitarian Works, I Class Commander Auction Ayres was a member of

Ayres was a member of the American Association of Neuropathologists

XI" but his Discharge Certificate states that he was discharged upon demobilization as "Medically unfit for general service" at No

72 mm (w) x 13

in defence against the Japanese advance from Bulolo

Dark patina on the obverse and edge

France, V Republic. A Cross Of Honour For Humanitarian Works, I Class Commander Auction Ayres was a member of(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