Egypt, Republic. An Order Of The Nile, I Class Grand Cordon With Case, C.1955 Newly Listed which an army official found

which an army official found noteworthy

he was initially involved In mapping for artillery ranging in the south of England (1940) and surveying tunnel construction for the defence of Gibraltar (1941-1942)

the obverse with an Austrian Republic eagle within a laurel wreath

78 mm (h - inclusive integral ring)

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 309 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

Egypt, Republic. An Order Of The Nile, I Class Grand Cordon With Case, C.1955 Newly Listed which an army official found(Nishan al Nil). Instituted in 1915. Reconstituted in 1953. Badge: insignia in silver gilt with blue enamels, mounted to a silver five pointed star base, Cairo assay and silver standard marked on the reverse cartouche, measuring 61. 5 mm (w) x 91. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its lotus leaves suspension, intact enamels, on its full length sash incorporating a decorative moir pattern; and Breast Star: insignia in silver gilt with blue enamels, mounted to a