Egypt, Republic. An Order Of The Nile, I Class Grand Cordon With Case, C.1955 Newly Listed 78 mm (h - inclusive

78 mm (h - inclusive integral ring)

the reverse inscribed in Latin

hinged folding guard

French manufacture

5 mm x 91 mm x 40 mm

Egypt, Republic. An Order Of The Nile, I Class Grand Cordon With Case, C.1955 Newly Listed 78 mm (h - inclusive(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