Syria, Republic. A Medal for the Peace in Lebanon 1977

Instituted in 1977. In bronze gilt with red, white, black and green enamels, measuring 39.5 mm (w) x 47.5 mm (h), very light contact, original ribbon with safety pin attachment, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Medal for the Peace in Lebanon was instituted in 1977 and awarded to high officers (never soldiers) for their service in Lebanon, assuming to preserve the peace in late 1977.