Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Cultural Merit, I Class Commander, C.1965 Hold the reverse in silver gilt

the reverse in silver gilt depicting the royal cypher of Leopold II on an enameled red background

" on the lightly soiled inside lid

Picture postcard & signature of Oak Leaves & Swords recipient and fighter ace Joachim Müncheberg

the reverse presents CCCP in a circle

common to extraction and return to the scabbard

Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Cultural Merit, I Class Commander, C.1965 Hold the reverse in silver giltIn silver gilt with white and blue enamels, gold centre, hallmarked on the ring, on the clip of the suspension and on the reverse of the badge, marked in Arabic on the reverse of the badge, 67. 2 mm x 70. 3 mm, with a two piece 14. 5 mm x 20. 5 mm silver gilt suspension illustrating the Republic of Egypt eagle coat of arms above a lamp projecting a flame, on a full length original neck ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order was