Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Cultural Merit, I Class Commander, C.1965 Hold common to extraction and return

common to extraction and return to the scabbard

Footnote: The badge was awarded to service personnel who sustained a wound or contracted sickness or disabliity in the course of the war as a result of which they were invalided out

" on the lightly soiled inside lid

Picture postcard & signature of Oak Leaves & Swords recipient and fighter ace Joachim Müncheberg

Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Cultural Merit, I Class Commander, C.1965 Hold common to extraction and returnIn silver gilt with white and blue enamels, gold centre, hallmarked on the ring, on the clip of the suspension and on the reverse of the badge, marked in Arabic on the reverse of the badge, 67. 2 mm x 70. 3 mm, with a two piece 14. 5 mm x 20. 5 mm silver gilt suspension illustrating the Republic of Egypt eagle coat of arms above a lamp projecting a flame, on a full length original neck ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order was