Egypt, Arab Republic. An Order of Merit, II Class Set with Case United Republic of is stamped with the RB

is stamped with the RB number

cloth and paper backing added post War

Army and Navy Veterans Badge

with one end riveted with a magnetic metal clip

and buttoned fold-back cuffs

Egypt, Arab Republic. An Order of Merit, II Class Set with Case United Republic of is stamped with the RB(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