Egypt, Kingdom. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Star Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Constructed of oak from a

Constructed of oak from a U

surrounded by a gilt wreath with raised relief

on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a parade mount with a red wool liner and horizontal pinback

spotting and contact marks on the brass fittings

The cap band itself is constructed of dark brown wool

Egypt, Kingdom. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Star Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Constructed of oak from a(Nishan al Istaqaq ). Instituted in 1953. In silver, a ten point star alternating between five smooth silver gilt rays and five faceted silver rays, the obverse medallion in white and blue enamels, a royal crown at 12 oclock, the reverse presents a single pin assembly, marked with a silver fineness of . 900, measures 83. 9 mm (w) x 85. 4mm (h), weighs 133. 08 grams, enamels intact, in very fine condition.