History

The Order of Devotion was originally instituted under the French protectorate in 1935 as the "Medaille de Devouement" but was formally amended by Legislative Decree as a Syrian honour on July 4, 1953. The Order is awarded in 5 Classes to members of the Syrian civil service and administrators for outstanding loyalty and devotion to their work or for 5 years of faithful and sincere service to the state. Members of the Armed Forces may also be eligible for the award in recognition of extraordinary courage. Additional qualifying service includes excellent loyalty in the performance of assignments, exceptional service carried out on behalf of the homeland, and the saving of life, property, or national wealth. The Order may also be awarded to foreigners.

Recipients are initially admitted into a lower class before admittance to higher classes.

The IV Class is conferred as the second highest class of the Order.

The obverse features an Arabic inscription which translates to "Honour and Devotion" and the reverse is inscribed with an Arabic inscription which translates to "RS" for the Republic of Syria.

There are 2 versions of the IV Class Badge which vary by design according to service recognized. Badges issued in recognition of bravery feature a star superimposed on an oakleaf wreath while Badges issued in recognition of distinguished service do not feature a wreath. The Badge with wreath may only be issued in the first 3 classes, but more research is necessary.

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