Award
The Order of the Virtues (or Nishan al-Kamal) is a female Egyptian order of knighthood, as an award for merit.
History
The Order was founded in 1915 and reestablished under the Republic in 1953.
Classes
The order is composed of the following classes of merit:
- Supreme Class
- 1st Class
- 2nd Class
- 3rd Class
Insignia
- The ribbon is light grey with gold edges.
Notable recipients
See also
References and sources
- World Medals Index, Republic of Egypt: The Order of the Virtues
- ^ Colecciones Militares (Antonio Prieto Barrio), Egypt decorations - p.1
- ^ Harem Years by Huda Shaarawi