Egypt, Republic. An Order Of The Nile, I Class Grand Cordon With Case, C.1955 Newly Listed 5 mm x 91 mm

5 mm x 91 mm x 40 mm

he was initially involved In mapping for artillery ranging in the south of England (1940) and surveying tunnel construction for the defence of Gibraltar (1941-1942)

the reverse inscribed in Latin

(121228 PTE

which an army official found noteworthy

Egypt, Republic. An Order Of The Nile, I Class Grand Cordon With Case, C.1955 Newly Listed 5 mm x 91 mm(Nishan al Nil). Instituted in 1915. Reconstituted in 1953. Badge: insignia in silver gilt with blue enamels, mounted to a silver five pointed star base, Cairo assay and silver standard marked on the reverse cartouche, measuring 61. 5 mm (w) x 91. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its lotus leaves suspension, intact enamels, on its full length sash incorporating a decorative moir pattern; and Breast Star: insignia in silver gilt with blue enamels, mounted to a