Order of Merit (Egypt) explained

The Order of Merit is an Egyptian order of merit.

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 :^[1]

• 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.

See also

• Orders, decorations, and medals of Egypt

Sources

• World Medals Index, Republic of Egypt: Order of the Republic

Notes and References

1. https://www.presidency.eg/en/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A6%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%A9/%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%88%D8%A3%D9%88%D8%B3%D9%85%D8%A9/%D9%88%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AD%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%82/ Order of Merit