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 :Order of Merit – website of the Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt

First class – Grand Cordon Second class – Grand Officer Third class – Commander Fourth class – Officer Fifth class – Knight

Ribbon barsGrand Cordon2nd Class3rd Class4th Class5th 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

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