Order of the Republic (Egypt)

The Order of the Republic is an Egyptian order of knighthood.

History
The Order was founded in 1953 to celebrate the rebirth of the Republic of Egypt.

Classes
The order is composed of the following classes of merit :


 * Collar
 * Grand Cordon
 * Grand Officer
 * Commander
 * Officer
 * Knight

Insignia

 * The ribbon is green with golden and red borders.

Notable recipients

 * Charles, Prince of Wales (1981)
 * Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain (24 January 1973)

References and sources

 * World Medals Index, Republic of Egypt: Order of the Republic