The Order of Merit is an
Egyptian
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Egyptian or Egyptians may refer to:
Nations and ethnic groups
* Egyptians, a national group in North Africa
** Egyptian culture, a complex and stable culture with thousands of years of ...
order of merit
The Order of Merit (french: link=no, Ordre du Mérite) is an order of merit for the Commonwealth realms, recognising distinguished service in the armed forces, science, art, literature, or for the promotion of culture. Established in 1902 by K ...
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History
The Order of Merit was founded by the Regent on behalf of
King Ahmad Fuad in 1953 as a general award for meritorious service.
Classes
The order is composed of the following classes of merit:
The order is composed of the following classes of merit :
Order of Merit
– website of the Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
* First class – Grand Cordon
* Second class
* Third class
* Fourth class
* Fifth class
Insignia
* The ''ribbon'' is red with narrow white edge stripes and black edges.
Sources
Republic of Egypt: Order of the Republic
References
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Merit (Egypt), Order of
Orders of merit
Awards established in 1953
1953 establishments in Egypt