Syria, Republic. An Order Of Civil Merit, Iv Class, C.1930 Newly Listed the same man who authenticated

the same man who authenticated the Honour Goblet certificate

on a blue wool backer with black backing on the reverse

The two references tally closely putting the aircraft some 25 miles south of Milford Haven

both became flying aces and they encouraged him to join the Luftstreitkrafte (German Imperial Air Service)

California and was an accomplished swimmer

Syria, Republic. An Order Of Civil Merit, Iv Class, C.1930 Newly Listed the same man who authenticatedInstituted in 1926. Type I with Six Arrows (1926 1953). In silver gilt with green and white enamels, maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND" and marked "DPOS" (Deposit) on the reverse, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 63 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