Order of the Nile, Type I, Knight

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 01.EGY.0106.108.01.000

Estimated market value:

$300+ USD

  • Knight Obverse with Case of Issue
  • Knight Obverse
  • Knight Obverse
  • Knight in Case of Issue
  • Knight Reverse
  • Knight Reverse Detail
  • Knight Reverse Detail

Estimated market value:

$300+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Egypt
  • Makers
    J. Lattes, Cairo
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: [ARABIC INSCRIPTION]
  • Size
    43x64mm
  • Version Remarks
    The reverse features the maker's mark "LATTES" and is stamped with the silver standard and Cairo assay mark.
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/africa/egypt/egypt-kingdom-an-order-of-the-nile-knight-by-lattes-cairo-c-1924

Physical Description and Item Details


In silver, consisting of ten multifaceted rays, with gilt radiating from centre medallion, obverse presents a white enameled five armed star with silver gilt centre, reverse marked Lattes and Cairo assay marked/silver standard marked, marked with a Cat (National Mark used between 1916 and 1946) and date marked ""Z"" (1924-1925), measuring 43.2 mm (w) x 64 mm (h - inclusive of crown suspension), on period Knight ribbon, toned silver, extremely fine. With original case of issue, wooden framed and wrapped in blue leather, gold embossed boardering and details, interior lid marked Lattes, Cairo, fine.

History


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 Knight was awarded as the V Class award. The Knight is the only class of the Order to not impose a cap on the number of awards made.

The Knight 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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