Egypt, Arab Republic. An Order of Merit, II Class Set with Case Auction Battle of Amiens - August

Battle of Amiens - August 8

measuring 137 mm (w) x 228 mm (h) x 53

on this day and the next

A cup constructed of magnetic steel from enemy projectiles with a bronze ring a third of the way down from the top

the body incorporating two large rings for suspension from a belt

Egypt, Arab Republic. An Order of Merit, II Class Set with Case Auction Battle of Amiens - August(Nishan al Istaqaq ). Instituted in 1953. Type I (1953 1972). Multi piece construction, in silver gilt with royal blue, white and red enamels, an eight point star with alternating smooth silver gilt and silver faceted rays, obverse medallion in Arabic,reverse marked with Cairo town mark, measuring 59 mm (w) x 81. 8 mm (h inclusive of its eagle coat of arms suspension), worn on full length neck ribbon, intact enamels, very light contact, extremely