Egypt, Republic. A Medal Of Military Duty, Ii Class Silver Grade, C.1955

(Nuut al-Waagib al-'Askarii). Instituted in 1953. In silver, obverse illustrating an upward-pointing sword above a pair of wings with a wreath of oak leaves beneath, all of which is surrounded by ten stars, reverse marked with the Cairo assay mark, the national lotus flower symbol and date marked in Arabic, along with bearing the dates "1953 - 1372" (the dates of the establishment of the medal: A.H. and C.E.) in Arabic, measuring 37.5 mm (w) x 54.3 mm (h) inclusive of its helmet suspension, contact marks, replacement ribbon, better than very fine.

Footnote: The Medal of Military Duty was instituted on July 9, 1953 and awarded for faithful and courageous performance of non-combatant duty, to members of the armed forces, regardless of rank. This includes potential awards to cadets at service academies. Can be awarded posthumously and to foreigners, issued in three grades: I Class Gold Grade, II Class Silver Grade, and III Class Bronze Grade.