Syria, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, IV Class Newly Listed along with an honorary membership

along with an honorary membership in the Royal Society of Medicine

one of the rivets broken - thus the eagle is loose

original pinched lugs

and GRVI Memorial Cross (P

dent on reverse

Syria, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, IV Class Newly Listed along with an honorary membershipInstituted 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.