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Egypt, Kingdom. A Superb Order of Muhammad Ali in Gold, 1st Class Grand Cordon, c.1948

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Egypt, Kingdom. A Superb Order of Muhammad Ali in Gold, 1st Class Grand Cordon, c.1948

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Egypt, Kingdom. A Superb Order of Muhammad Ali in Gold, 1st Class Grand Cordon, c.1948

Type II. 1919-1953 Issue. (Nishan al-Muhammad'Ali) eMedals is pleased to present a most superb Order of Muhammad Ali in Gold. Exhibiting only the highest quality and skill of manufacture and reserved for Royalty and Heads of State. Sash badge, a six armed star in Gold, flowered finials adorn each arm, each quadrant (knee) displays a meticulously set emerald and ruby, gold obverse is inlayed with green, white, red, and black enamels, reverse exhibits delicate hand etching on each arm and finials, centre disc presents Arabic Hallmarks for 18k Gold, and Arabic date letter, also hallmarked for 18k Gold on integral ring, gold enameled suspension with 18k Gold hallmark on reverse, measuring 55 mm (w) x 95 mm (h - inclusive of suspension), weighing 55.2 grams, near mint. With an impressive breast star in sold Gold consisting of a multi-rayed star burst with hand etched details, a six arms star affixed displaying blue, green and white enameling, each quadrant (knee) displays a meticulously set emerald and ruby, reverse with pin assembly and two stays, pin well hallmarked for 18k Gold, stork denoting Gold, and Arabic date letter, measuring 79 mm (w) x 86 mm (h), weighing 151 grams, on the highest quality and an impressive set, near mint.

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.