Egypt, Arab Republic. An Order of Merit, II Class Set with Case Auction asking him to not use

asking him to not use the papers for his book after all

7 mm (w) x 24 mm (h)

First Class - Gold grade (gold wash nearly completely gone)

thus in fine condition

Egypt, Arab Republic. An Order of Merit, II Class Set with Case Auction asking him to not use(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