The Syria-Cilicia Commemorative Medal was instituted by a decree of 18 July 1922[REF] following a Bill initiated by a French deputy, General de Castelnau, who was also president of the French Military Commission [REF].
An almost identical Vichy-sponsored medal was produced during World War II to recognize engagements fought by its forces in the same area from 8 June to 12 July 1941, it was adorned with the clasp "LEVANT 1941".