Egypt, Arab Republic. An Order Of Merit, Ii Class Grand Officer, C.1960 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse bearing a raised

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”)

the reverse bearing a raised and wreathed inscription of “VERDIENST IM KRIEGE” (“MERIT IN WAR”)

three exhibiting scattered gilt wear on the insignia

above laurel and oak leaf branches

with minor oxidation and flecking of enamels evident to the decorations

Egypt, Arab Republic. An Order Of Merit, Ii Class Grand Officer, C.1960 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse bearing a raised(Nishan al Istaqaq ). Instituted in 1953. Type II (1958 1972). Six piece construction, in silver gilt with royal blue and white enamels, type II with the coat of arms used for the United Arab Republic (1958 1971) and Egypt (1971 1972), marked with the Cairo Assay Office mark and a "9" and "0" for silver fineness (. 900 silver = 90% or 900 1000) on the reverse cartouche and on the loop, measuring 58. 5 mm (w) x 80. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its coat of