Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Cultural Merit, I Class Commander, C.1965 GTRexclude with a correct replacement ribbon

with a correct replacement ribbon featuring crossed swords

There is no limit on the number honoured at any grade

A very fine quality and early star in silver

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46 mm (w) x 73

Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Cultural Merit, I Class Commander, C.1965 GTRexclude with a correct replacement ribbonIn silver gilt with white and blue enamels, gold centre, hallmarked on the ring, on the clip of the suspension and on the reverse of the badge, marked in Arabic on the reverse of the badge, 67. 2 mm x 70. 3 mm, with a two piece 14. 5 mm x 20. 5 mm silver gilt suspension illustrating the Republic of Egypt eagle coat of arms above a lamp projecting a flame, on a full length original neck ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order was