Egypt, Kingdom. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Star Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic bordered by a silver-grey rayon

bordered by a silver-grey rayon tresse

The cap band itself is constructed of dark brown wool

spotting and contact marks on the brass fittings

There is also some corrosion where the ricasso meets the crossguard

Egypt, Kingdom. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Star Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic bordered by a silver-grey rayon(Nishan al Istaqaq ). Instituted in 1953. In silver, a ten point star alternating between five smooth silver gilt rays and five faceted silver rays, the obverse medallion in white and blue enamels, a royal crown at 12 oclock, the reverse presents a single pin assembly, marked with a silver fineness of . 900, measures 83. 9 mm (w) x 85. 4mm (h), weighs 133. 08 grams, enamels intact, in very fine condition.