Syria, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, IV Class Newly Listed dent on reverse

dent on reverse

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

one of the rivets broken - thus the eagle is loose

gorget is 75 mm x 162 mm

along with an honorary membership in the Royal Society of Medicine

Syria, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, IV Class Newly Listed dent on reverseInstituted 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.