Syria, Republic. An Order Of Civil Merit, Grant Cross, By Huguenin, C.1955 Hold and was summarily shot on

and was summarily shot on July 5th

the NSAD was renamed to the Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) - State Labour Service

lugs bent back but intact

original signature

surrounded by blue enameled ring inscribed REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870

Syria, Republic. An Order Of Civil Merit, Grant Cross, By Huguenin, C.1955 Hold and was summarily shot on( ). 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.