Egypt. An Order of Istiklal, Grand Cross Set

Grand Cross Badge: In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, assay marked and date marked on the reverse cartouche, measuring 65.2 mm (w) x 93.5 mm (h) inclusive of its eagle suspension, on its original full-length sash; and Breast Star: A heavy and impressive star in silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, assay marked, national lotus flower marked denoting Egyptian manufacture, and date marked on the reverse cartouche, measuring 78 mm (w) x 77 mm (h), strong horizontal pinback. extremely fine. A fine matching set.

Footnote: Established in 1955 as an award to those individuals who contributed to the overthrow of the Monarchy and the establishment of the Republic.

This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.