Syria, Republic. An Order Of Devotion, Ii Class Cross C.1960 Newly Listed Austrian Orders and Decorations

Austrian Orders and Decorations

circumscribed by inscription “TREUE DIENSTE RESERVE LANDWEHR” (“FAITH SERVICE RESERVE LANDWEHR”)

the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch

Summer of 1944

The exterior of the cap is constructed of grey wool featuring a traditional high peak crown with tightly seated and even red piping

Syria, Republic. An Order Of Devotion, Ii Class Cross C.1960 Newly Listed Austrian Orders and DecorationsInstituted 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