Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Independence, I Class Grand Cross Badge United Republic of the reverse with dual attachment

the reverse with dual attachment screw

suspended by period original chest ribbon with a slider plaque

incorporating two rows of five buttons each

Constructed of silvered zinc

The group continues to hold regular dinners and meetings and to pay for newspaper announcements when one of their members dies

Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Independence, I Class Grand Cross Badge United Republic of the reverse with dual attachment(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