? what Arabic state does this 7.5 x 54 MAS belong to?

[Rrickoshae]

calling all small arms experts! I'm assuming its Arabic of some sort but in truth its all double Dutch to me, just a series of squiggles. Anyone any thoughts? The round is a 7.5 x 54 MAS so that could make it Egyptian.

many thanks

Dave

 

[Jimiles]

It's Syrian Dave, Defence Industries in Damascus to be exact.
Jim

 

[Falcon]

This cartridge was made in 1957. This ammunition was apparently sold off as surplus in the USA. According to an old post on the IAA forum, it reads (clockwise):

The Arabic name for Syria "Suria"

Calibre--7.5 (7.5 MAS)

M.M.D. (indicates made by Defense Industries Establishments, Damascus)

Date of manufacture--57 (1957)

 

[Rrickoshae]

many thanks Falcon & Jim, excellent info.

best wishes, Dave