Syria, Republic. An Order Of Civil Merit, Iv Class, Type Ii GTRexclude A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Sanitätspersonal

A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Sanitätspersonal trade patch

48 mm (w) x 98

(ussued 1870-1871)

Footnote: The Army and Navy Union of the United States of America is the oldest veterans' organization in America

His Index card notes "Death Due to Service"

Syria, Republic. An Order Of Civil Merit, Iv Class, Type Ii GTRexclude A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Sanitätspersonal(Post 1953) Instituted in 1926. In bronze gilt with green and white enamels, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 59 mm (h), inclusive of its wreath suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Syrian government established this Order, to recognize acts of courage and commitment. Its design was changed in 1927 to a six pointed star formed from the overlaying of two triangles, illustrating six arrows. It was again re designed in 1953