Syria, French Protectorate. An Order Of Civil Merit, Iv Class Officer, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1930 Auction states that on the January

states that on the January 15th

Footnote: The 69th Overseas Field Battery was organized in Toronto

000 casualties and had 5

the Second Marine Division's commanding officer

lost his plane and (was) picked up and taken to an island where he had several days rest"

Syria, French Protectorate. An Order Of Civil Merit, Iv Class Officer, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1930 Auction states that on the January(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