Syria, Republic. An Order Of Devotion, Ii Class Cross C.1960 Auction marked "LEGION D'HONNEUR - OFFICIER"

marked "LEGION D'HONNEUR - OFFICIER" on the lid

sold by Comet at the end of the war

Once in the European theatre

in bronze-gilt

Syria, Republic. An Order Of Devotion, Ii Class Cross C.1960 Auction marked "LEGION D'HONNEUR - OFFICIER"Instituted 1953. Likely local manufacture, a five pointed star in alloy metals, circumscribed on two crossed and tied laurel branches, with obverse featuring an enameled green ornament patterns with protruding centrepiece depicting Arab characters, plain reverse also with a single protruding centrepiece inscribed by different Arab characters, measuring 41. 76 mm (w) x 57. 47 mm (h inclusive of ribbon suspension), presenting toned metal and wear