Syria, French Protectorate. An Order Of Civil Merit, Iv Class Officer, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1930 Auction 2) French Volunteer Service Cross

2) French Volunteer Service Cross

one shows a train with soldiers on their way to the front

A report confirmation slip

An Iron Cross First Class 1939 - silvered frame

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

Syria, French Protectorate. An Order Of Civil Merit, Iv Class Officer, By Arthus Bertrand, C.1930 Auction 2) French Volunteer Service Cross(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