the-orient-treasures Store 1963 Syria Military Merit Medal of eighth March Medal Info: Ribbon: Dark red with 3 white-edged dark green stripes. Instituted: nine April 1963 Awarded: To commemorate the coup whereby the Ba'ath party took control, eight March 1963, to all members of the armed forces serving on nine March 1963 or recalled during the following two years. Condition: used and shows sign of used but remains in very nice condition Note: shipping to USA & Canada (up to eight weeks) due to the handling delay by USPS and Canada Post