Syria, Republic. Order Of Civil Merit, Ii Class Auction measuring 139 mm (w) x

measuring 139 mm (w) x 90 mm (h)

studio marked in the lower left corner

The officers of our troops have distinguished themselves by so many actions of considerable virtue and courage

Plaque measures 110 x 75mm (41/4" x 3")

Syria, Republic. Order Of Civil Merit, Ii Class Auction measuring 139 mm (w) xIn silver with green and white enamels, measuring 56. 5 mm (w) x 67. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, crazing evident in the white enamels on the star point at 10 o'clock, spotting, on a full length original neck ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Order of Civil Merit was instituted on June 25, 1953. It is awarded for service to the state or to the 'Arab cause', in five grades: Excellent Class, 1st Class, 2nd