Order of the Star of Sinai

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.

• Country — Egypt • Type — Military decoration • Eligibility — Military personnel only • Awarded For — Performing acts of extraordinary gallantry and intrepidity in direct combat with the enemy in the theater of operations indicate valor rare and unique ability and dedication in redemption • Status — Active • Established — 1972 • Total Awarded — 200 • Same — The Order of Honor Star

The Order confers special privileges on its recipients, including: • A monthly reward of £E20,000 for the first degree, and £E10,000 for the second degree. The recipient retains the monthly reward for the duration of his service, and keeps it if he is transferred to a civilian job and when he qualifies for a pension. • The education of his children is free of charge in various stages of education in all state-owned schools, colleges and institutions, and are exempted from admission requirements with respect to age and total scores. • Free travel by all means of state-owned land transportation within the Republic. • Traveling on all state-owned sea and air transportation inside and outside the Republic with the exemption of half the ticket value and taxes incurred on the traveler. • Free treatment in all state-owned medical units within the Republic, and access to all social services provided by the state and the armed forces.

• Ahmed Hamdi • Saad el-Shazly • Atef Sadat • Hosni Mubarak