Paragraph 1 F1F2

bear the distinctive emblem and be of such size that it can be carried in the pocket;

be as durable as practicable;

be worded in the national or official language and, in addition and when appropriate, in the local language of the region concerned;

mention the name, the date of birth (or, if that date is not available, the age at the time of issue) and the identity number, if any, of the holder;

state in what capacity the holder is entitled to the protection of the Conventions and of the Protocol;

bear the photograph of the holder as well as his signature or his thumbprint, or both;

bear the stamp and signature of the competent authority;

state the date of issue and date of expiry of the card;

indicate, whenever possible, the holder’s blood group, on the reverse side of the card.