Order of the Nile, Type I, Grand Officer
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SKU: 01.EGY.0106.104.01.000
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nstituted 1915 by Sultan Husain Kamil. A hand detailed 10 pointed silver star with gilt rays and a white enameled star and centre with blue enamel inlay, gilt crown suspension, reverse crown with hand engraved detailing, measuring 64 mm (w) x 93 mm (h - inclusive of elongated crown), on period ribbon, minor hairline crack on 8 o'clock arm, otherwise, near extremely fine.
The Order of the Nile was instituted on April 14th, 1915, by Sultan Hussein Kamel, as the Kingdom of Egypt's highest State honour. The Order is conferred upon Egyptian Nationals and other foreigners in recognition of exceptionally valuable, distinguished, or meritorious public service to the Nation or throne. Both civilian and military service is eligible for the award. The Order was restructured into 2 classes in 1926 and was further reconstituted under the Arab Republic of Egypt on June 18, 1953. However, the Order still maintains its status as the highest state award.
Until 1926, the Order was conferred in 5 classes plus a Collar. The Grand Officer was bestowed as the II Class to a total of 75 recipients.
The Grand Officer is worn suspended from a neck ribbon.
The Grand Officer features an obverse Arabic inscription which translates to "What Benefits Egypt Owes to the Nile, Her Source of Prosperity and Happiness."
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