Syria, Republic. An Order Of Devotion, Iv Class Newly Listed maker marked "Sherman MFG

maker marked "Sherman MFG

" At the war's end in Europe

at the age of 86

/AD 1957 (silver gilt

in die stamped patinated tombac

Syria, Republic. An Order Of Devotion, Iv Class Newly Listed maker marked "Sherman MFGInstituted in 1953. In bronze with a silvered wreath, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 52 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, five pointed silver star device affixed to its original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Devotion was instituted on July 4, 1953. It is awarded to members of the Armed Forces and the civil service, for acts of courage, for service on behalf of the nation, or for at least five years of faithful service.