Egypt, Arab Republic. An Order of Merit, II Class, Grand Officer Badge, to Soviet Official Leonid Peshekhonov, c. 1959 United Republic of paper backing added post 1945

paper backing added post 1945

H” on reverse’ obverse with a circular central black and white enamel medallion with cipher of King Ludwig III

the obverse pasted with a large portrait of AH standing in front of a microphone and preparing to deliver a speech

meaning that he must have joined the organisation before October of 1932

A KDF (Kraft Durch Freude/Strength Through Joy) Monte Olivia Seereise badge

Egypt, Arab Republic. An Order of Merit, II Class, Grand Officer Badge, to Soviet Official Leonid Peshekhonov, c. 1959 United Republic of paper backing added post 1945(Nishan al Ishtiqaq). Instituted in 1953. Type II (1958 1972), c. 1959 issue. Of multi piece construction, consisting of a five pointed gilded silver star with multiple rays emanating from the center between the arms of the star, the obverse with another five pointed star constructed of royal blue and white enamels, the obverse with a central raised half globe inscribed Merit in arabic lettering in gilt within blue enamels, suspended from a swivel