Order of Al Kamal/ Order of Virtues, Type I, Supreme Class Breast Star
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SKU: 01.EGY.0102.102.01.000
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Breast Star: multi-piece construction, Gold with blue and white enamels, unmarked, 68.2 mm (w) x 68.2 mm (h), horizontal pinback. Intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, crown and cyhper on the lid, "J. LATTES FOURNISSEUR DE S.H LE SULTAN CAIRE-GENEVE" maker's label affixed to the inside lid, raised platform with recessed and slotted medal beds, edge wear evident on the exterior, lightly soiled interior, case very fine.
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 Breast Star 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 Breast Star. 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 Breast Star not featured here.
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