Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Nishan Al-Istiklal, Officer consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a superb example in better

a superb example in better than very fine condition

the reverse with a complete screwback assembly

when he was forced to abdicate

Republic: Honour Badge for Merit of the Republic of Austria (two-piece construction

Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Nishan Al-Istiklal, Officer consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a superb example in better(Order of Independence) In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 47. 2 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h inclusive of its eagle suspension), light contact to enamels, reverse contact to 6 o'clock arm, fine. Footnote: The Order of Nishan al Istikal (AKA Order of Independence) was instituted in 1955 and discontinued by 1965. It was awarded for contributions to the establishment of the Republic.