Egyptian Order ?

[christerd]

I just bought this box for an Egyptian order (said the seller ) but Does anyone here know for what the box is intended ?

Best regards from sweden

Christer

[922F]

A J. Lattes [of Cairo] case likely of Faud kingdom era perhaps for either a Medal for Meritorious Actions [founded 1916-17], a Medal for Devotion [founded 1920], or a Medal of Benevolence [founded 1927-28]. All were 3 class [gilt, silver, bronze] medals. Judging by the medal 'nest', Medal of Benevolence seems the best candidate.

Fahmy Bichay said that his family firm used the name J. Lattes initially because a 'foreign name' sounded more prestigious than an Egyptian one.

[oamotme]

Christer,

I agre with 922F's suggestions. I attach images of the possible medal. I met with Mr Bichay a couple of times in the early 1990's and he told me his father had been the manager or similar for Lattes and took over the business from Lattes in the 1930's. IO may be that the "takeover" was more of a "makeover".

Regards,

Owain