Syria, Republic. An Order Of Civil Merit, Ii Class, C.1953 Auction stamped "FKS" and "82" ("FKS"

stamped "FKS" and "82" ("FKS" indicating the manufacturer

the ungainly but fireproof castle which Krupp designed

Period: May 1916- May 1918

BAER / PRESIDENT / INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION of FIRE FIGHTERS" on the outside panel and "Compliments of / FRANK M

assisting in the operation of a substation switchboard

Syria, Republic. An Order Of Civil Merit, Ii Class, C.1953 Auction stamped "FKS" and "82" ("FKS"( ). 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.