Description
dated 2 July 1994
Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Parry Sound
He was awarded the trio for service to his country
His mother and stepfather erected a grave marker in their memory at Lawnridge Cemetery in Rochelle
surrounded by the inscription "Va ADUNATA NAZ
Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Independence, I Class Grand Cross Badge Newly Listed dated 2 July 1994(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