Historical information

Instituted: 1 August 1962.

Awarded: To all members of the Armed Forces serving on 1 August 1962 in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Syrian Army. Later extended to anyone who had served prior to 1962 and returned to the colours after 1963.

Grades: 1.

Physical description

Ribbon: Yellow with two edged stripes of each: Yellow, black, white, red, white and black