Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Independence, I Class Grand Cross Badge Hold Type I with Swivel "Imperial"

Type I with Swivel "Imperial" Crown (1958-1982)

the return of the railway and associated Friendship Treaty established the era of Sino-Soviet co-operation that would last until the Sino-Soviet split

The Radio Operator & Air Gunner Badge by Juncker

Officier (Officer)

(Militärdienstzeichen I

Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Independence, I Class Grand Cross Badge Hold Type I with Swivel "Imperial"(Nishan al Istikal). Instituted in 1955, discontinued by 1965. Six piece construction, in silvered and gilt bronze with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 64. 8 mm (w) x 92. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its falcon bearing suspension, intact enamels, contact marks evident on the reverse, light gilt wear, without sash, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Independence was instituted in 1955 by Abdel Nasser and was only awarded for a period of ten