Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Nishan Al-Istiklal, Officer, C.1960 United Republic of the reverse is maker marked

the reverse is maker marked and silver marked

A Bavarian 2nd Class MVK with Crown & Swords

minor flecking of enamels and loss of finish evident

loss of enamel evident to the nine o’clock arm of the Cross Pattée

inscribed “MERENTI” (Latin - Merit)

Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Nishan Al-Istiklal, Officer, C.1960 United Republic of the reverse is maker marked(AKA Order of Independence) In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, hallmarked and maker marked on the reverse cartouche, also hallmarked with the city of assay and silver standard mark on the reverse of the eagle suspension, measuring 56 mm (w) x 80. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its eagle suspension, intact enamels, large rosette on its original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Nishan al Istikal (AKA Order of Independence) was