Egypt, Kingdom. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cordon Set Auction Congressman) Joseph R

Congressman) Joseph R

likely produced in Somalia or Ethiopia during Italian occupation

the enamels having been repaired overall in the mid-twentieth century

including a standard size member’s armband

both unmarked and measuring 58 mm in diameter

Egypt, Kingdom. An Order of the Republic, Grand Cordon Set Auction Congressman) Joseph RInstituted in 1953. Type II (1972 ). The Badge in silver gilt and bronze, consisting of a ten pointed star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse center is a five pointed star in light and dark blue enamel, decorated with Islamic inscriptions, the obverse centerpiece bearing the word REPUBLIC in Arabic on a red enamel field, the reverse plain, marked with town mark and lotus blossom denoting silver fineness post 1946, measuring 62. 78 mm (w) x 82.