Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Independence, I Class Grand Cross Badge Newly Listed surrounded by the inscription "Va

surrounded by the inscription "Va ADUNATA NAZ

Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Parry Sound

His mother and stepfather erected a grave marker in their memory at Lawnridge Cemetery in Rochelle

the Signaler and Loadmaster wings padded

He was awarded the trio for service to his country

Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Independence, I Class Grand Cross Badge Newly Listed surrounded by the inscription "Va(Nishan al Istikal). Instituted in 1955, discontinued by 1965. Six piece construction, in silvered and gilt bronze with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 64. 8 mm (w) x 92. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its falcon bearing suspension, intact enamels, contact marks evident on the reverse, light gilt wear, without sash, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Independence was instituted in 1955 by Abdel Nasser and was only awarded for a period of ten