Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Istiklal, Grand Cross Badge Archive dated "1943" on the arm

dated "1943" on the arm at 6 o'clock

was a unit of the British Army

celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Victoria Cross

the obverse bears a raised helmet superimposed over a swastika within a border inscribed with “N

Hepburn was awarded the Guy’s Hospital Service Medal for completing five years service as a Certified Nurse at Guy's Hospital

Egypt, Republic. An Order Of Istiklal, Grand Cross Badge Archive dated "1943" on the armIn silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, hallmarked and maker marked on the reverse cartouche, also hallmarked on the reverse of the eagle suspension, 64. 5 mm x 92. 5 mm inclusive of its eagle suspension, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, extremely fine.