Syria, Republic. An Order of Devotion, I Class for Bravery visually-hidden At about 4 a

At about 4 a

with seven rows of tightly wrapped brass wire in the creases of the grip

forcing the Japanese to incarcerate the prisoners elsewhere

the reverse semi-hollow

exhibiting light soiling on the moisture shield

Syria, Republic. An Order of Devotion, I Class for Bravery visually-hidden At about 4 aInstituted July 4, 1953. In silver and enamels, featuring a large five point star encircled by a thin wreath denoting bravery, the reverse with a central Arabic inscription, measures 50 mm (w) x 69. 2 mm (h), marked 925 denoting silver fineness, worn on original neck ribbon 52. 73 grams, light wear to finish, enamels intact, a scarce decoration in very fine condition.