Egypt, Arab Republic. An Order of Merit, II Class, Grand Officer Badge, to Soviet Official Leonid Peshekhonov, c. 1959 Hold 44 mm (h) x 39

44 mm (h) x 39 mm (w)

triangular-shaped loop suspension

A highly detailed miniature in silver gilt

a mid-to-late war Ustasha Officer’s cap badge constructed of partially painted aluminum

The Order of the Reign (AKA Medal of the Reign

Egypt, Arab Republic. An Order of Merit, II Class, Grand Officer Badge, to Soviet Official Leonid Peshekhonov, c. 1959 Hold 44 mm (h) x 39(Nishan al Ishtiqaq). Instituted in 1953. Type II (1958 1972), c. 1959 issue. Of multi piece construction, consisting of a five pointed gilded silver star with multiple rays emanating from the center between the arms of the star, the obverse with another five pointed star constructed of royal blue and white enamels, the obverse with a central raised half globe inscribed Merit in arabic lettering in gilt within blue enamels, suspended from a swivel