Syria (French Colonial Mandate Territory): Honour Medal of Syrian Merit. 4th Class. Bronze and enamel breast badge

A French Parisian made item of insignia with, Arthus Bertrand Depose, maker marks on reverse of insignia

The Honour Medal of Syrian Merit, was created by the French High Commissioner in 1926, with four classes or grades of award, and awarded for acts of distinction or courage performed in Syria. Although the French Mandate in Syria ended in 1946, the award continued to be awarded by the independent government through to 1953, in which year a new five class 'Syrian' National Order of Civil Merit was created

The insignia fitted with a silk moire riband, with a two pronged mounting pin, or 'epingle', as worn in the traditional French style

Condition: EF

Code: 21196