Syria, French Syria. An Honour Medal Of Syrian Merit, Iv Class, By A.bertrand Archive Description: Marine Corps Good Conduct

Description: Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (34 mm)

retaining much of its original silvering with only the pin appearing slightly worn

reaching the rank of Leutnant by the end of the conflict

set with nineteen genuine rose-cut diamond and five genuine rubies

Syria, French Syria. An Honour Medal Of Syrian Merit, Iv Class, By A.bertrand Archive Description: Marine Corps Good ConductIn bronze with green and white enamels, maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND" and marked "DPOS" (Deposit) on the reverse of the integral suspension, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 55 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Honour Medal of Syrian Merit was instituted on April 10, 1926 by the French High Commissioner in Syria. It was awarded for services to Syria or for acts of