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Medal - Order of the Nile 4th Class

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Overview

The Order of the Nile (Kiladat El Nil) was established in 1915 and was one of the Kingdom of Egypt's principal orders until the monarchy was abolished in 1953. After Egypt became a republic in 1953 the Order of the Nile was reconstituted to serve as Egypt's highest state honor.

Historical information

The Order was established in 1915 by Sultan Hussein Kamel of Egypt for award to persons who had rendered useful service to the country. It ranked beneath the Order of Ismail and was frequently awarded to British officers and officials serving in Egypt, as well as distinguished Egyptian citizens. The order comprised five classes:
• Grand Cordon: Badge worn from a sash over the right shoulder, with a star on the left chest.
• Grand Officer: Badge worn around the neck, with a smaller star on the left chest.
Commander: Badge worn around the neck.
• Officer: Badge worn on the left chest from a ribbon bearing a rosette.
• Knight: Badge worn on the left chest from a plain ribbon.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-32-55-Temp 005

Contextual Information

Medals are displayed in context throughout the Museum. All medals are identified, archivally stored and those not on display are accessible and viewable with prior notice.

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Captain Palmer

Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

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