Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Istiklal, Grand Cross Badge Archive celebrating the 150th Anniversary of

celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Victoria Cross

Footnote: The Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD) was a major organization during the Third Reich Era to help mitigate the effects of unemployment following the collapse of the European economy

the reverse plain with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting an elongated round wire catch

dated "1943" on the arm at 6 o'clock

measuring 145 mm (w) x 206 mm (h)

Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Istiklal, Grand Cross Badge Archive celebrating the 150th Anniversary ofIn silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, hallmarked and maker marked on the reverse cartouche, also hallmarked on the reverse of the eagle suspension, 64. 5 mm x 92. 5 mm inclusive of its eagle suspension, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, extremely fine.