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

with rust evident in the dome inside

the reverse with a complete screwback assembly

a superb example in better than very fine condition

obverse superposing by an enameled red four armed cross in silver gilt featuring a central silver-gilded anchor

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 with rust evident in the(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.