Syria, Republic. An Order Of Civil Merit, Grant Cross, By Huguenin, C.1955 Newly Listed Cap Badge and two Collar

Cap Badge and two Collar Tabs

Instituted 1939 by Francisco Franco

gilt star on the ribbon)

BIRMINGHAM" on the reverse

Syria, Republic. An Order Of Civil Merit, Grant Cross, By Huguenin, C.1955 Newly Listed Cap Badge and two Collar( ). Instituted in 1953. A gilded silver, five pointed, white and green enamelled star of elaborate geometric design, with gilded, scalloped decorative designs between the stars arms, the reverse presents the inscription in Arabic for Merit Syria, circumscribed in Arabic for Honour and Dedication, measuring 56. 44 mm (w) x 69. 76 mm (h), weighing 52. 0 grams, on loop for suspension from period original sash, and in near extremely fine condition.