Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Nishan Al-Istiklal, Officer consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac BERLIN” and maker marked with

BERLIN” and maker marked with the logo of Friedrich Linden

when he was forced to abdicate

a superb example in better than very fine condition

circumscribed by an inscription of “OFFIZIER KLEIDERKASSE”

Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Nishan Al-Istiklal, Officer consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac BERLIN” and maker marked with(Order of Independence) In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 47. 2 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h inclusive of its eagle suspension), light contact to enamels, reverse contact to 6 o'clock arm, fine. Footnote: The Order of Nishan al Istikal (AKA Order of Independence) was instituted in 1955 and discontinued by 1965. It was awarded for contributions to the establishment of the Republic.