Order of Ismail, Officer
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SKU: 01.EGY.0105.106.01.000
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In silver and Gold with red, green and blue enamelled insignia, mounted to a five-pointed silver starburst base, crown suspension in silver gilt with red and blue enamels, maker marked "LATTES" on the reverse cartouche, 54.8 mm (w) x 76 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, large rosette on its original ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine.
The Order of Ismail was instituted between 1915 and 1922 and is named in commemoration of the Viceroy and Khedive of Egypt, Ismail Pasha, who reigned between 1863 and 1979 and who constructed the Suez Canal. The Order of Ismail is bestowed upon Egyptian nationals and foreigners in recognition of chivalrous and honourable services provided to the throne. The Order became obsolete following the establishment of the Republic of Egypt in 1953.
The Order is composed of 4 classes. The Officer was limited to 300 members.
The Officer features an obverse Arabic inscription which translates to "Order of Ismail.
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