Syria, Republic. An Order Of Military Honour, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1955 Archive In this action

In this action

Gold Grade with Swords - With gold wash 95% present

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reverse inscribed "Not Unto Us

The Oak Leaves followed on October 25

Syria, Republic. An Order Of Military Honour, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1955 Archive In this actionInstituted in 1953. In silver gilt with red, black and green enamels, measuring 77. 2 mm (w) 77 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, light tarnishing on the pin, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Honour was instituted on July 4, 1953 and is awarded for bravery and leadership on the battlefield. It is awarded in for grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Classes and is Syria's highest purely military decoration.