It is Egypt's highest military honor, awarded for personal acts of extraordinary gallantry and intrepidity in direct combat with the enemy.

A total of 68 officers and soldiers have been awarded the order.

It was created in 1972, and it consists of a ribbon and a medal.

The ribbon of the first and second degree consists of three horizontal lines, red, white, black, and an extra golden eagle is placed on the ribbon for first degree recipients.

[2] The Order confers special privileges on its recipients, including: