Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class Archive when French troops entered Damascus

when French troops entered Damascus abolishing the Arab Kingdom of Syria

(Camicie Nere = Black Shirts)

Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officer Decoration with Case of Issue - In case of issue

There are shoulder straps riveted in place at four locations

in Envelope of Issue and guidelines for wearing

Germany, Wehrmacht. A War Merit Cross I Class Archive when French troops entered Damascus(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse). Constructed of silvered tombak, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 48. 12 mm (w) x 48. 08 mm (h), weighing 16. 8 grams, in extremely fine condition.