Syria, Republic. An Order Of Civil Merit, Ii Class, C.1953 certificate_of_authenticity 1944 and signed in blue

1944 and signed in blue ink by a Hauptmann (Captain) and the battalion’s Commander

the back panel coming away from the body at the base of the case below the hinge

light corrosion on the reverse

and two Medals for Bravery (in bronze gilt

with the wreath overlaid by three white-enameled gulls

Syria, Republic. An Order Of Civil Merit, Ii Class, C.1953 certificate_of_authenticity 1944 and signed in blue( ). Instituted in 1919. Type II. 1953 present issue. A II Class set consisting of an enameled white five pointed star in silver gilt, composed of arrows points with green stylized floral, presenting delicate ornament patterns in each quadrant, the reverse presenting detailed engraved Arab characters, referencing "Service to the state or to the 'Arab cause", surmounted by ornament integral suspension and elongated loop, measuring 57. 59 mm (w) x 69.