Watch List notes:

EGYPT:The Order of the Nile (Kiladat El Nil), white and blue enameled, with small and large ribbons, EF. The Order of the Nile was established in 1915 and served as one of the Kingdom of Egypt's principal orders until the monarchy was abolished in 1953. It was then reconstituted as the Republic of Egypt's highest state honor. The Order was established in 1915 by Sultan Hussein Kamel of Egypt for award to persons who had rendered useful service to the country. It ranked beneath the Order of Ismail and was frequently awarded to British officers and officials serving in Egypt, as well as distinguished Egyptian citizens. The order comprised five classes: 1) Grand Cordon: Badge worn from a sash over the right shoulder, with a star on the left chest; 2) Grand Officer: Badge worn around the neck, with a smaller star on the left chest; 3) Commander: Badge worn around the neck; 4) Officer: Badge worn on the left chest from a ribbon bearing a rosette; 5) Knight: Badge worn on the left chest from a plain ribbon.

Estimate: 250-350 USD