Egypt, Arab Republic. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1985 certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: version of this award

Footnote: version of this award with green leaves pointing downwards was awarded to Volunteer French Troops

(Illustrierten)

on March 18th

Juncker” on the reverse

Broughton"

Egypt, Arab Republic. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1985 certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: version of this award(Nishan al Istaqaq ). Instituted in 1953. Type IV (1984 Date). Six piece construction, in silver gilt with royal blue, white and red enamels, type IV with the modern coat of arms used after 1984, marked with the Cairo Assay Office mark and a "9" and "0" for silver fineness (. 900 silver = 90% or 900 1000) on the right wing of the eagle coat of arms and on the reverse cartouche, measuring 75. 5 mm (w) x 81. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its eagle coat of arms