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

the reverse with a complete screwback assembly

when he was forced to abdicate

with rust evident in the dome inside

it amalgamated with Fort William and the townships of Neebing and McIntyre

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