Egypt, Kingdom. An Order Of The Nile, 4Th Class Officer, By Lattes Of Cairo, C. 1945 Newly Listed 1 & Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer

1 & Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer

a German made award to a Spanish recipient as accompanied by original Spanish suspension

with correct delicate original ribbon and near flawless enamels and pleasing patina

the Committee of the Privy Council finally permitted the OMFC to spend the money on collar

Salween on September 11

Egypt, Kingdom. An Order Of The Nile, 4Th Class Officer, By Lattes Of Cairo, C. 1945 Newly Listed 1 & Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer(Nishan al Nil); Silver gilt with white and blue enamels, maker marked "LATTES" (J. Lattes of Cairo) on the reverse, 52. 2 mm (w) x 74 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, large rosette on its original ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, maker marked "J. LATTES LE CAIRE" (J. Lattes of Cairo) on the inside lid, recessed medal bed, case also extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Nile was instituted in 1915