Egypt Order of Merit Grand Cross Set 1953 - 1972

Badge and star, Silver, gilt and enamels. By Fahmy T. Bichay, Cairo. Neck Badge. 60mm; Breast Star. 80mm. Pinback. Gold Arabic inscription on raised blue oval at center pf blue and white arabesque five-pointed star set on a radiant plaque. The star with the Eagle of the Republic at top. Maker's name in Arabic and hallmarks on back. Rare. With sash and rosette in original Bichay case. Condition I-II.