Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Independence, I Class Grand Cross Badge United Republic of King and John Batchelor: softcover

King and John Batchelor: softcover

FRENCH 1898" (artist Daniel Chester French

Measuring 13

slight enamel flaking un upper arm on obverse

Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Independence, I Class Grand Cross Badge United Republic of King and John Batchelor: softcover(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