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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.^{[citation needed]}

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

Ribbon bars
Grand Cordon	2nd Class	3rd Class	4th Class	5th 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

References