Syria, French Protectorate. An Order Of Civil Merit, Iv Class Officer, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1930 Archive Both the medal and certificate

Both the medal and certificate were issued to those qualified without charge

circa 1950-60 - in nickel plated brass

and “Fridrich Lidnen

and his Iron Cross document from August 1944 has him at the rank of Rottenfuhrer

CHURCH 1939-45 NORWEGIAN M

Syria, French Protectorate. An Order Of Civil Merit, Iv Class Officer, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1930 Archive Both the medal and certificate(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