Egypt Order of Agriculture

[Markus]

This is the Egyptian order of Agriculture. Very high quality workmanship and heavy silver. Bichay maker.

Edited March 18, 2011 by Markus

[drclaw]

Only just came across this post. A quality piece indeed.

Would be interested to know if this is a Bichay crafted piece and/or when Bichay ceased producing the Egyptian orders.

I've had my eyes set on a Bichay Order of the Nile for awhile now but have had to resist. Been spending waaaay too much money already!

If you have any, put them up for show. :)

[Markus]

Hi drclaw,

This is a Bichay made piece. Purchased from emedals. From what I have been told, Bichay family members are still in business making medals, even though the founder has passed on. I have only seen the order of agriculture for sale only one time on all the dealer sites and ebay. The Egyptian order medals by Bichay or Lattes really impress me with the workmanship, design and quality. I wonder if the current orders will continue or be revised with the recent changes in government in Egypt. Thanks for your earlier response on the Persian Lion & Sun order!

Best Regards,

Marcus

[drclaw]

Ah, as expected for such a beautiful piece.

Must save for a Bichay Order of the Nile now ...

Gavin

[Megan]

Nice. Here's the Knight class of the Kingdom equivalent: -

[Picture credit: Emmanuel Halleux]

[drclaw]

Beautiful. That enamelling work is sheer craftsmanship.

Thanks for sharing.

[Markus]

Thanks Megan, really nice early medal and a great addition to this thread. I have only seen the Kingdom Order of Agriculture in archive photos only, never for sale. It must be quite rare!

Regards,

Markus