Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Independence, I Class Grand Cross Badge Archive or both in combination

or both in combination

with a half-length fuller and maker marked on the ricasso on one side

preparing for service in the European theatre

with Smith's signature

Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Independence, I Class Grand Cross Badge Archive or both in combination(Nishan al Istikal). Instituted in 1955, discontinued by 1965. Six piece construction, in silvered and gilt bronze with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 64. 8 mm (w) x 92. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its falcon bearing suspension, intact enamels, contact marks evident on the reverse, light gilt wear, without sash, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Independence was instituted in 1955 by Abdel Nasser and was only awarded for a period of ten