Syria, Republic. An Order Of Civil Merit, Grant Cross, By Huguenin, C.1955 Hold very minor scratch on the

very minor scratch on the black enamaelled swastika

surrounded by blue enameled ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870

original signature

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Syria, Republic. An Order Of Civil Merit, Grant Cross, By Huguenin, C.1955 Hold very minor scratch on the( ). 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.