Egypt, Kingdom. An Order Of The Nile, Knight, By Lattes, Cairo, C.1924 Archive where he received training as

where he received training as an Aircraft Observer

This particular belt and buckle is illustrated on page 249 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

98 mm x 140 mm

Bales was promoted to Armourer Staff Sergeant on January 1

stamped "B21802 BQMS R S SMITH PRES"

Egypt, Kingdom. An Order Of The Nile, Knight, By Lattes, Cairo, C.1924 Archive where he received training as(Nishan al Nil). Instituted 1915 by Sultan Husain Kamil. In silver, consisting of ten multifaceted rays, with gilt radiating from centre medallion, obverse presents a white enameled five armed star with silver gilt centre, reverse marked Lattes and Cairo assay marked silver standard marked, marked with a Cat (National Mark used between 1916 and 1946) and date marked ""Z"" (1924 1925), measuring 43. 2 mm (w) x 64 mm (h inclusive of crown suspension),