The Order of the Sinai Star (وسام نجمة سيناء) is a prestigious military distinction in Egypt, comprising two levels of recognition. Serving as Egypt’s highest military accolade, it is conferred for individual acts of exceptional bravery and valor demonstrated in direct combat against the enemy.
Eligible recipients include officers, non-commissioned officers, and soldiers of the Egyptian Armed Forces. Since its establishment in 1972, a total of 68 officers and soldiers have been honored with this esteemed order.
The Order of the Sinai Star has two classes: First Class and Second Class.
The Order of the Sinai Star Design
The insignia of the order consists of a ribbon and a medal. On the obverse, there is an inscription that reads سيناء (Sinai Peninsula, or simply Sinai).
The ribbon design for both the first and second degrees features three horizontal stripes in red, white, and black. Additionally, first-degree recipients are distinguished by the inclusion of a golden eagle emblem affixed to the ribbon.