Syria, French Protectorate. An Order Of Civil Merit, Iv Class Officer, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1930 Hold Footnote: The Order of Military

Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on October 18

and Wilhelm I Centenary Honour Medal 1797-1897

58 mm x 63 mm each)

The final picture was in fact taken on the occasion of his 65th birthday in 1940

Syria, French Protectorate. An Order Of Civil Merit, Iv Class Officer, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1930 Hold Footnote: The Order of Military(Arabic: ). (French: Ordre du Mrite). Instituted on 1926. Type I. (1926 19563 Issue). In silver gilt, featuring a white enameled star composed of arrow points, a green stylized floral overlay with ornate gatherings in each quadrant, reverse referencing ""Service to the state or to the 'Arab cause'"" in Arabic script, maker marked by ""ARTHUS BERTRAND"" and marked ""DPOS"" (Deposit), measuring 39 mm (w) x 63 mm (h inclusive of laurel integral