Egypt, Arab Republic. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1985 Auction Archive It is adorned with silver/aluminum

It is adorned with silver/aluminum bullion wire shoulder boards

an eagle above with wings spread

(Zollgrenzschutz Ärmelband)

Flood reverted to the permanent grade of Private on ceasing to be employed

indicating that examples such as that above were of early manufacture

Egypt, Arab Republic. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1985 Auction Archive It is adorned with silver/aluminum(Nishan al Istaqaq ). Instituted in 1953. Type IV (1984 Date). Six piece construction, in silver gilt with royal blue, white and red enamels, type IV with the modern coat of arms used after 1984, marked with the Cairo Assay Office mark and a "9" and "0" for silver fineness (. 900 silver = 90% or 900 1000) on the right wing of the eagle coat of arms and on the reverse cartouche, measuring 75. 5 mm (w) x 81. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its eagle coat of arms