Order of Merit (Egypt)

The Order of Merit is an Egyptian order of knighthood.

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 :


 * Grand Cross
 * Grand Officer
 * Commander
 * Officer
 * Knight

Insignia

 * The ribbon is red with narrow white edge stripes and black edges.