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

(made of brass)

large silver bullion adjustment knots at either end of the braiding

dated 2 July 1994

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