Auction Catalogue
Egypt, Abbas Hilmi Pacha, c. 1892, a gilt-bronze presentation medal by A. Massonnet, uniformed bust, head turned slightly left, rev. domes of the Al-Azhar mosque, Cairo, border of emblems of ancient Egypt, 67mm. Lightly rubbed on one dome on reverse, otherwise extremely fine, crown suspender topped by crescent and star; in fitted case of issue [with much faded inscription on lid], rare £300-400
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