Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Independence, I Class Grand Cross Badge Newly Listed surrounded by the inscription "Va

surrounded by the inscription "Va ADUNATA NAZ

remaining in better than extremely fine condition

dated 2 July 1994

measuring 43 mm (w) x 15

marked of “F

Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Independence, I Class Grand Cross Badge Newly Listed surrounded by the inscription "Va(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