A cup constructed of magnetic steel from enemy projectiles with a bronze ring a third of the way down from the top
asking him to not use the papers for his book after all
thus in fine condition
demonstrating flecking throughout the enamels
measuring 137 mm (w) x 228 mm (h) x 53
Egypt, Arab Republic. An Order of Merit, II Class Set with Case Auction A cup constructed of magnetic(Nishan al Istaqaq ). Instituted in 1953. Type I (1953 1972). Multi piece construction, in silver gilt with royal blue, white and red enamels, an eight point star with alternating smooth silver gilt and silver faceted rays, obverse medallion in Arabic,reverse marked with Cairo town mark, measuring 59 mm (w) x 81. 8 mm (h inclusive of its eagle coat of arms suspension), worn on full length neck ribbon, intact enamels, very light contact, extremely