Syria, Republic. Order of Civil Merit, II Class

In silver with green and white enamels, measuring 56.5 mm (w) x 67.7 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, crazing evident in the white enamels on the star point at 10 o'clock, spotting, on a full-length original neck ribbon, better than very fine.

Footnote: The Order of Civil Merit was instituted on June 25, 1953. It is awarded for service to the state or to the 'Arab cause', in five grades: Excellent Class, 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class and 4th Class.