Syria, French Protectorate. An Order Of Civil Merit, Iv Class Officer, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1930 Hold SCHWARZ A SPOL

SCHWARZ A SPOL

orange-brown

Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on October 18

right side has two sliding leather belt loops and one row of ten holes

Syria, French Protectorate. An Order Of Civil Merit, Iv Class Officer, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1930 Hold SCHWARZ A SPOL(Arabic: ). (French: Ordre du Mrite). Instituted on 1926. Type I. (1926 19563 Issue). In silver gilt, featuring a white enameled star composed of arrow points, a green stylized floral overlay with ornate gatherings in each quadrant, reverse referencing ""Service to the state or to the 'Arab cause'"" in Arabic script, maker marked by ""ARTHUS BERTRAND"" and marked ""DPOS"" (Deposit), measuring 39 mm (w) x 63 mm (h inclusive of laurel integral