Egypt, Kingdom. An Order of the Nile, Grand Officer, c.1930

(Nishan al-Nil). Instituted 1915 by Sultan Husain Kamil. A hand detailed 10 pointed silver star with gilt rays and a white enameled star and centre with blue enamel inlay, gilt crown suspension, reverse crown with hand engraved detailing, measuring 64 mm (w) x 93 mm (h - inclusive of elongated crown), on period ribbon, minor hairline crack on 8 o'clock arm, otherwise, near extremely fine.

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