Order of Abdulaziz Al Saud (King Abdulaziz Order of Merit), Special Class Grand Cordon Breast Star

SKU: 01.SAU.0103.102.01

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    • country
      Saudi Arabia
    • date of institution
      March 20, 1971
    • makers
      Tefiq Bichay, Cairo/Arthus Bertrand, Paris

    History


    The Order of Abdulaziz Al Saud was officially established by King Faisal by Royal Decree on March 20, 1971, however, the Order may have been unofficially awarded prior to this date. The Order is conferred in commemoration of the founder of the Saudi Kingdom, Abdulaziz Al Saud. The Order is presented in 6 Classes as the highest civilian honour of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to recognize meritorious service provided to a governme ...  nt office, extraordinary deeds of bravery, or other services made to the state. Saudi Arabian nationals, members of the house of Al-Saud, and other foreigners may be eligible for the award of the Order. The Order may also be known as the King Abdulaziz Order of Merit.

    The Great Badr Collar (see SAU100) is believed to be an early version of this Order, however, more research is necessary.

    All appointments of Saudi Arabian nationals are initially made to the IV Class, with membership into a higher class being made upon an additional 5 years of service. These requirements may be waived for members of the house of Al-Saud and foreigners, who may immediately be made a member of a higher class. Recipients who hold a ministerial position, have performed exemplary deeds of heroism, or who have provided meritorious service to the state, may also have the membership requirements waived.

    The Special Class Grand Cordon Breast is worn with a Sash Badge as the highest grade under the Order. The contingent of members admitted into the Special Class is uncertain.

    The Special Class Breast Star features an Arabic inscription on the obverse which translates to "Abdul-Aziz al-Saud."

    There may be additional versions which vary by manufacturer, and earlier versions which vary by design.

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    • Composition

      Gold/Enamelled

    • Inscription

      Obv: [ARABIC INSCRIPTION]

    • Size

      80mm

    • Maker

      Bichay, Cairo

    • Version Remarks

      Early versions were manufactured by Bichay, Cairo.

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    • Composition

      Gold/Enamelled

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      Obv: [ARABIC INSCRIPTION

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      Arthus Bertrand, Paris

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