Egypt, Arab Republic. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1985 Hold An Honorary Membership Badge of

An Honorary Membership Badge of an Austrian Soldiers Association

typical textbook example by this maker

top connect to a central diamond

he was struck off strength to the 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column for service in the French theatre

featuring a handwritten signature of an unidentified Hauptman

Egypt, Arab Republic. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1985 Hold An Honorary Membership Badge of(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