Syria, Republic. An Order of Civil Merit of the Syrian Arab Republic, II. Class Commander, Type II, c.1970 United Republic of As noted on the dust

As noted on the dust jacket: "This comprehensive encyclopedia is an invaluable aid to the collector of antique arms

rendering fire support during the occupation from October 18 to 29

Parachutist Wings (in red embroidery

with a Radiant Cross placed behind his head and the Skull of Adam placed below him

I had the feeling that he knew and for a long time I was terribly anxious

Syria, Republic. An Order of Civil Merit of the Syrian Arab Republic, II. Class Commander, Type II, c.1970 United Republic of As noted on the dust(Ordre du Mrite Civil). Instituted on April 10th, 1926. (Type II 1953 onwards issue). Constructed of gilded silver, consisting of a five pointed outward pointing arrow cross with white enameled arrow arms, with green enamels in the spaces between the arrows and with gilded arabesques in the quadrants between the arrows, the reverse with writing in Arabic characters, unmarked, missing its ribbon, measuring 57. 1 mm (l) x 69. 5 mm (w), weighing 51. 15