Egypt, Republic. An Order Of The Nile, I Class Grand Cordon With Case, C.1955 Newly Listed French manufacture

French manufacture

the obverse with an Austrian Republic eagle within a laurel wreath

(121228 PTE

1889-1926 Issue

hinged folding guard

Egypt, Republic. An Order Of The Nile, I Class Grand Cordon With Case, C.1955 Newly Listed French manufacture(Nishan al Nil). Instituted in 1915. Reconstituted in 1953. Badge: insignia in silver gilt with blue enamels, mounted to a silver five pointed star base, Cairo assay and silver standard marked on the reverse cartouche, measuring 61. 5 mm (w) x 91. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its lotus leaves suspension, intact enamels, on its full length sash incorporating a decorative moir pattern; and Breast Star: insignia in silver gilt with blue enamels, mounted to a