Syria, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, IV Class Auction Archive 5 mm x 37 mm

5 mm x 37 mm inclusive of its crown suspension

which unfortunately is illegible due to poor penmanship

three have five-sided aluminum frame suspensions with pinbacks

with the Dunkirk Seaplanes

Fabricated from an olive green-khaki cotton-wool blend with fold down flaps on either side

Syria, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, IV Class Auction Archive 5 mm x 37 mmInstituted in 1953. In bronze, measuring 43. 8 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), dicolouration evident on the reverse, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on July 4, 1953 and awarded for bravery in battle or for services rendered. It is awarded in five grades: Excellent Class, I Class, II Class, III Class and IV Class.