The USS Asheville was part of the United States Asiatic Fleet and it was from this ship
4) Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (Das Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914/1918)
unmarked but with the physical characteristics of a badge identified as being produced by an unknown manufacturer on pages 188-189 of “The Infantry Assault Badges” by Sascha Weber
with intertwined silver aluminum bullion embroidery
Egypt, Kingdom. An Order of the Republic, II Class, Grand Cordon Set, c. 1975 GTRexclude The USS Asheville was partInstituted in 1953. Type II (1972 ). The Badge in silver gilt and bronze, consisting of a ten pointed base, superimposed on a five pointed star in blue enamel, decorated with Islamic inscriptions, the obverse centerpiece bearing the word REPUBLIC in Arabic, inclusive of eagle suspension 83. 1 mm (h) x 62. 4 mm (w), mark denoting Cairo manufacture on the reverse, worn on green sash ribbon with yellow and red stripes along the sides, enamels intact,