Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Nishan Al-Istiklal, Officer United Republic of the Infantry of the Line

the Infantry of the Line

both maker marked on the exterior “BRUNO BITTERMANN

circumscribed by a border of gilt and crossed swords behind

near Easingwold

Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Nishan Al-Istiklal, Officer United Republic of the Infantry of the Line(Order of Independence) In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 47. 2 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h inclusive of its eagle suspension), light contact to enamels, reverse contact to 6 o'clock arm, fine. Footnote: The Order of Nishan al Istikal (AKA Order of Independence) was instituted in 1955 and discontinued by 1965. It was awarded for contributions to the establishment of the Republic.