Order of Culture, Commander, I Class
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SKU: 01.EGY.0111.101.01.000
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In 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 instituted in 1953 and awarded for contributions to the arts, sciences and knowledge, in three classes.
The Order of Culture was established by King Ahmad Fouad I in 1932. The Order was conferred in 3 Classes in recognition of achievement or distinguished service in the fields of arts and science, or for intellectual achievement. The Order may also be referred to as the Order of Education. The Order of Culture was replaced by the Order of Arts and Science in 1953 (See EGY111).
The Commander is bestowed as the I Class award and is worn from a neck ribbon.
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