Syria, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, IV Class Newly Listed original pinched lugs

original pinched lugs

tiny chip in the red enamels on the star point at 2 o'clock

A ball-tipped enameled red Maltese cross in silver gilt

dent on reverse

along with an honorary membership in the Royal Society of Medicine

Syria, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, IV Class Newly Listed original pinched lugsInstituted 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.