Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Istiklal, Grand Cross Badge Archive dated "1943" on the arm

dated "1943" on the arm at 6 o'clock

measuring 145 mm (w) x 206 mm (h)

the reverse plain with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting an elongated round wire catch

was a unit of the British Army

the obverse bears a raised helmet superimposed over a swastika within a border inscribed with “N

Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Istiklal, Grand Cross Badge Archive dated "1943" on the armIn silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, hallmarked and maker marked on the reverse cartouche, also hallmarked on the reverse of the eagle suspension, 64. 5 mm x 92. 5 mm inclusive of its eagle suspension, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, extremely fine.