Order of Al Kamal/ Order of Virtues, Type I, Supreme Class

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SKU: 01.EGY.0102.101.01.000

  • Supreme Class (1915-1953) Obverse
  • Supreme Class (1915-1953) Obverse
  • Supreme Class (1915-1953) Obverse
  • Supreme Class (1915-1953) Reverse

Estimated market value:

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Attributes

  • Country
    Egypt
  • Composition
    Gold
  • Size
    45x58.3mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/africa/egypt/egypt-an-desirable-and-scarce-order-of-the-virtues-1st-class-grand-cross

Physical Description and Item Details


Sash Badge: two-piece construction, Gold with blue, white and red enamels, unmarked, 45 mm (w) x 58.3 mm (h), on its original full-length sash.

History


The Order of Al-Kamal, or the Order of Virtues, was instituted by Sultan Husain Kamil in 1915. The Order is conferred upon Egyptian and foreign ladies in recognition of distinguished contributions or services made towards the advancement of Egypt or humanity.

The Order is presented in a Supreme Class, I Class, II Class, and III Class. The Supreme Class is bestowed upon wives of heads of state and crown princes.

The Supreme Class is worn from a sash.

The Supreme Class features obverse Arabic inscriptions which translate to "Charity," "Duty," "Devotion," and "Nobility." There is also a centre Arabic inscription which translates to "Al-Kamal."

There are multiple versions of the Supreme Class. The first version was instituted during the royal regime between 1915 and 1953 and features a surmounting royal crown. The later version was established during the Republic of Egypt and features a surmounting golden eagle.

There may be additional versions of the Supreme Class not featured here.

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