Syria, Republic. An Order Of Civil Merit, Iv Class, C.1930 United Republic of and to escort friendly destroyers

and to escort friendly destroyers until early 1944

suspension bar with pinback

Dated to Berlin on September 17

The first mission was largely unsuccessful

Footnote: The gold grade wound badge was awarded for five or more times wounded and could be awarded posthumously

Syria, Republic. An Order Of Civil Merit, Iv Class, C.1930 United Republic of and to escort friendly destroyersInstituted in 1926. Type I with Six Arrows (1926 1953). In silver gilt with green and white enamels, maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND" and marked "DPOS" (Deposit) on the reverse, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 63 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Syrian government established this Order, to recognize acts of courage and commitment. Its design was changed in 1927 to a six pointed star