Egypt, Arab Republic. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1985 certificate_of_authenticity toned silver gilt swivel crown

toned silver gilt swivel crown

Footnote: version of this award with green leaves pointing downwards was awarded to Volunteer French Troops

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of ‘DEUTSCHE VERDIENSTMEDAILLE” (“GERMAN MERIT MEDAL”)

a Merit Cross for War Assistance

and was discharged on 23 May 1845

Egypt, Arab Republic. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1985 certificate_of_authenticity toned silver gilt swivel crown(Nishan al Istaqaq ). Instituted in 1953. Type IV (1984 Date). Six piece construction, in silver gilt with royal blue, white and red enamels, type IV with the modern coat of arms used after 1984, marked with the Cairo Assay Office mark and a "9" and "0" for silver fineness (. 900 silver = 90% or 900 1000) on the right wing of the eagle coat of arms and on the reverse cartouche, measuring 75. 5 mm (w) x 81. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its eagle coat of arms