Egypt

The Medal of Work (Egypt)

The Medal of Work (وسام العمل) is an Egyptian military order established in 1966 following the approval of the President of the Republic of Egypt under law no. 12/1972.

The decoration is conferred upon exceptional and proficient employees, as well as distinguished individuals, who demonstrate outstanding contributions to the advancement of the country in various fields such as production, industry, and economy, both in theory and practice.

The medal comprises four distinct classes, with each recipient receiving a corresponding remuneration determined by the class of the medal awarded:

  • First Class: LE 500
  • Second Class: LE 250
  • Third Class: LE 150
  • Fourth Class: LE 100

The Medal of Work Design

The design of the medal embodies the essence of labor.

Positioned at the center is a three-dimensional disc, with a circular inscription in Arabic spelling out the word “Work” at its zenith. Emitting from this central motif are beams of light, representing a spectrum of disciplines including science, art, knowledge, industry, agriculture, water resources, electricity generation, and nuclear research.

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