Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Nishan Al-Istiklal, Officer, C.1960 United Republic of loss of enamel evident to

loss of enamel evident to the nine o’clock arm of the Cross Pattée

inscribed “MERENTI” (Latin - Merit)

the reverse is maker marked and silver marked

as part of a field of forty-six that started

minor flecking of enamels and loss of finish evident

Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Nishan Al-Istiklal, Officer, C.1960 United Republic of loss of enamel evident to(AKA Order of Independence) In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, hallmarked and maker marked on the reverse cartouche, also hallmarked with the city of assay and silver standard mark on the reverse of the eagle suspension, measuring 56 mm (w) x 80. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its eagle suspension, intact enamels, large rosette on its original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Nishan al Istikal (AKA Order of Independence) was