Egypt. An Order Of Istiklal, Grand Cross Set Hold Commemorative Medal for 1 October

Commemorative Medal for 1 October 1938 -  Bronze gilt

surrounded by the inscription "EIN GOTT - EIN RECHT - EINE WAHRHEIT" (A God - A Right - A Truth) and six 26 mm disks in silver gilt with green and white enamels

Functioning perfectly

Extremely fine Footnote: Cossacks were among the vast numbers of Soviet Soldiers who deserted to the Axis during 1941-1942

Egypt. An Order Of Istiklal, Grand Cross Set Hold Commemorative Medal for 1 OctoberGrand Cross Badge: In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, assay marked and date marked on the reverse cartouche, measuring 65. 2 mm (w) x 93. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its eagle suspension, on its original full length sash; and Breast Star: A heavy and impressive star in silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, assay marked, national lotus flower marked denoting Egyptian manufacture, and date marked on the reverse cartouche, measuring 78 mm