Order of Muhammed Ali, Commander Breast Star

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SKU: 01.EGY.0101.105.01.000

Estimated market value:

$4500 USD

  • Commander Breast Star Obverse
  • Commander Breast Star Obverse
  • Commander Breast Star Reverse
  • Commander Breast Star Reverse

Estimated market value:

$4500 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Egypt
  • Composition
    Silver-gilt/Enamelled
  • Size
    73x83mm

Physical Description and Item Details


"Egypt; In silver gilt with white and green enameled insignia, mounted to a six-pointed star base, unmarked however possibly French made, 72.5 mm (w) x 83 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, intact enamels, extremely fine.

History


The Order of Muhammed Ali (Nishan al-Muhammad Ali) was instituted by Sultan Hussein Kamil on April 14, 1915. The Order was created in commemoration of Muhammad Ali Pasha, who founded modern Egypt and is conferred as the Kingdom of Egypt’s highest civilian and military Order. The Order of Muhammed Ali was made obsolete in 1954 following the Egyptian Revolution of 1952 which abolished Egypt’s constitutional monarchy and British occupancy.

The Order was conferred in three classes. The Supreme Class is referred to as the Grand Cordon Collar. The Grand Cordon is presented as the I Class and the Commander is presented as the II Class. There is also a Gold and Silver Medal associated with the Order.

The Commander Breast Star features an obverse Arabic inscription that translates to "Charity, Justice and Freedom from Vindictiveness are the Strength of a Kingdom" and "Mohammed Ali."

There may be a subsequent Type of the Order of Muhammed Ali established in 1919, but more research is necessary.

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