Order of Agriculture, Commander, I Class

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 01.EGY.0110.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$9500 USD

  • I Class Commander Obverse
  • I Class Commander Obverse
  • I Class Commander Obverse
  • I Class Commander Reverse
  • I Class Commander Reverse
  • I Class Commander Reverse Detail

Estimated market value:

$9500 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Egypt
  • Composition
    Silver/Gold/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: [ARABIC INSCRIPTION]
  • Size
    62x96mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/africa/egypt/egypt-kingdom-an-order-of-nishan-al-ziraah-1st-class-commander-s-badge-in-gold-1934

Physical Description and Item Details


Issued 1932 by King Ahmad Fuad I. Of outstanding manufacture consisting of a five armed silver base with a Gold overlay, 1.00 mm thick layer of Gold affixed to silver base by 10 small gold pins, multicoloured enamels, crescent moon with 3 stars adorned arm tips, silver hallmarked on reverse as well as gold hallmarked on crown suspension loop, 18k gold content, stork for Gold, and date letter "I" denoting manufacture 1934-35, measuring 62 mm (w) x 96 mm (h - inclusive of Gold crown suspension with crescent moon peak), on period ribbon, with old enamel repairs to laurels, otherwise very fine. Scarce.

History


The Order of Agriculture was instituted by King Ahmad Fouad I on November 21, 1932. The Order is conferred in 3 Classes to reward meritorious agricultural and farming services. The Order was made obsolete in 1954.

The I Class Commander features a surmounting royal crown and is worn from a neck ribbon.

The I Class Commander features an obverse Arabic inscription which translates to the name of the Order, "Order of Agriculture."

There may be additional versions of the I Class Commander which vary by design.

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