Syrian Arab Republic medal commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Syrian Army.
Key Information
• Country: Syria
• Medal: 25th Anniversary of the Syrian Arab Army
• Institution date: 1 August 1971
• Period: Syrian Arab Republic
• Dimensions: approx. 53.97 × 49.68 mm
• Original ribbon present
• Silver star device on ribbon
Medal Design
Obverse
Four-pointed star with central Syrian eagle and shield.
Arabic inscription reads: الذكرى الخامسة والعشرين
Translation: “Twenty-Fifth Anniversary.”
Across the central ribbon: للجيش العربي السوري
Translation: “of the Syrian Arab Army.”
At the bottom appears the date:
1971-8-1
Reverse
Plain reverse typical for this decoration.
Condition
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
• Light wear and age patina visible
• Original ribbon present
• Silver star device attached to ribbon
Historical and Collectible Significance
This medal commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Syrian Arab Army, established in 1946 after Syrian independence.
Decorations from this period represent the early Ba’athist era of Syria and are collectible items for specialists in Middle Eastern and Cold War military awards.
Summary
A collectible Syrian medal commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Syrian Arab Army (1971) with original ribbon and star device.