To commemorate the coup whereby the Ba’ath party took control, 8 March 1963, to all members of the Syrian armed forces serving on 9 March 1963 or recalled during the following 2 years.
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Medal of the 8th of March
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Syria on April 28, 2013 by The DudeOrder of the Palestinian Campaign
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Syria on April 28, 2013 by The DudeThis Syrian medal was awarded for valour and service in the conflict with Israel, 1948-49.
Army Silver Jubilee Medal
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Syria on April 28, 2013 by The DudeThis Syrian medal was awarded to all members of the Armed Forces serving on 1 August 1971 to mark the 25th anniversary of the formation of the Syrian Army.
Order of Military Merit
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Syria on April 28, 2013 by The DudeThis Syrian medal is awarded for acts of bravery or excellence not deserving the Order of Bravery.
Long and Exemplary Service
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Syria on April 28, 2013 by The DudeThis is a long service medal for the Syrian state. It can be awarded to both civil servants as well as armed forces.
Order of the Wounded
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Syria on April 28, 2013 by The DudeThis is a wound medal, awarded to anyone wounded in the service of the Syrian state.
Order of Bravery
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Syria on April 28, 2013 by The DudeThis is a Syrian medal awarded for courageous acts. The star device is for an officer award. THe other example is for NCO’s or other ranks.
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