demonstrating minor loss of finish to high-contact points of the core which accentuates the contrast of the swastika with the blackened base
slightly bent but otherwise near very fine condition
signed R Lalique
RALPH W / 0-156086 T42 A / REBA BAKER / 710 LANCASTER ST / BIG SPRING TEX
measuring 110 mm (w) x 50 mm (h)
Egypt, Kingdom. An Order of the Nile, V Class, by Lattes Auction Archive demonstrating minor loss of finish(Nishan al Nil). Instituted 1915 by Sultan Husain Kamil. In silver, consisting of ten multifaceted rays, with gilt radiating from centre medallion, obverse presents a white enamelled five armed star with silver gilt centre, reverse maker marked LATTES, Egyptian silver marks denoting 1925 1926 manufacture, measuring 43. 0 mm (w) x 64. 2 mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), weighs 25. 57 grams, original ribbon, very minor contact to enamels, remains in