Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Independence, I Class Grand Cross Badge Hold III Class (Orden Zasluge Za

III Class (Orden Zasluge Za Narod III Reda)

(Militärdienstzeichen I

Footnote: The Order of the German Eagle was a honorary award predominantly awarded to prominent foreigners (particularly diplomats)

Type I with Swivel "Imperial" Crown (1958-1982)

among other less dangerous functions

Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Independence, I Class Grand Cross Badge Hold III Class (Orden Zasluge Za(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