https://soviet-awards.com/forum/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:37:31 +0000 MyBB https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Order-Of-Abd-Al-Karim-Qasim Mon, 24 Sep 2018 15:41:28 +0000 Jumpmaster]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Order-Of-Abd-Al-Karim-Qasim The Order consists in its two classes and grades of the emblem of the Republic of Iraq in its natural colours surrounded by two light green palm leaves, which cross at the base of the emblem and tied as a bow. At the base the inscription "The Order of the Republic" in Koufic script. At the top of the emblem a small wreath with a ring to link the medal to the ribbon. The First Class badge is surrounded by an octagonal multi-rayed golden star with five rays between each point. On the reverse of the Order a flat eight pointed star with white circle in its centre of 3cm diameter with the inscription in Koufic script "The Order of the Republic", below the date "1377 H". In the centre a gilt circle, 1.75cm diameter, inscribed "The People" and to the bottom left an Arabic sword with a Kurdish dagger to the right side. At the top the 14 July flame. This inscription, sword, dagger and 14 July flame is a three dimensional pattern oval in shape and in the middle equilateral triangle written in it the letter "G" in Koufic script and represents the strength of the army and its merging with the people. 

  49919A50-9E5F-43C3-937C-460773F000B4.jpeg (Size: 40.19 KB / Downloads: 4) ]]> The Order consists in its two classes and grades of the emblem of the Republic of Iraq in its natural colours surrounded by two light green palm leaves, which cross at the base of the emblem and tied as a bow. At the base the inscription "The Order of the Republic" in Koufic script. At the top of the emblem a small wreath with a ring to link the medal to the ribbon. The First Class badge is surrounded by an octagonal multi-rayed golden star with five rays between each point. On the reverse of the Order a flat eight pointed star with white circle in its centre of 3cm diameter with the inscription in Koufic script "The Order of the Republic", below the date "1377 H". In the centre a gilt circle, 1.75cm diameter, inscribed "The People" and to the bottom left an Arabic sword with a Kurdish dagger to the right side. At the top the 14 July flame. This inscription, sword, dagger and 14 July flame is a three dimensional pattern oval in shape and in the middle equilateral triangle written in it the letter "G" in Koufic script and represents the strength of the army and its merging with the people. 

  49919A50-9E5F-43C3-937C-460773F000B4.jpeg (Size: 40.19 KB / Downloads: 4) ]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Order-Of-The-Mother-Of-Battles Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:27:42 +0000 medals73]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Order-Of-The-Mother-Of-Battles Wissam ‘Uum al-M’aarak / Mother of Battles Medal, 1990-91

The status of Kuwait had, even since the days on the monarchy, been a contentions issue for Iraq. Kuwait was viewed as a creation of late-nineteenth-century British imperialism and severed the only good open-water port from Iraq (making Iraq, in essence, a land-locked country). The Sidqi (1936), Qasim (1961), and al-Bakr (1973) governments had all questioned the legitimacy of Kuwait. The suffering inflicted on Iraq in the war with Iran and the less than sympathetic attitude of some of Iraq’s Gulf Arab neighbors led to an increase in tensions with Kuwait throughout the late 1980s.

On 2 August 1990 Iraqi troops invaded Kuwait. The United States of America quickly headed up the formation on a multi-national coalition to resist this action. Air operations against Iraq commenced on 16/17 January 1991 and ground operations began on 23/24 February 1991. The U.S. ground offensive ended with a cease-fire 3 March 1991.

Awarded to Iraqi armed forces for service in Gulf War II, against the U.S.A. (and allies).

This is similar in design to the Medal for Bravery and that for the Iran-Iraq War (Gulf War I).

Established: 1991. The medal was manufactured in Iraq under economic sanctions, and this is reflected in the low quality of the manufacturing.

Obverse: Gilt eight-pointed rayed 40 mm sunburst star with black-enameled center with crossed swords and national arms above. On either side of the swords, the Arabic legend “Allah u Akbar” or “God is Great”. Below the swords, the Arabic legend in black enamel ’Uum al-M‘aarak” or “Mother of Battles”.

Reverse: Plain.

Ribbon: 30 mm, equal stripes of red, white, and black with a thin green center strips; red 2mm, white 5 mm, green 2 mm, white 5 mm, black 9 mm. The ribbon is made from a coarse, almost “plastic” material.

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The status of Kuwait had, even since the days on the monarchy, been a contentions issue for Iraq. Kuwait was viewed as a creation of late-nineteenth-century British imperialism and severed the only good open-water port from Iraq (making Iraq, in essence, a land-locked country). The Sidqi (1936), Qasim (1961), and al-Bakr (1973) governments had all questioned the legitimacy of Kuwait. The suffering inflicted on Iraq in the war with Iran and the less than sympathetic attitude of some of Iraq’s Gulf Arab neighbors led to an increase in tensions with Kuwait throughout the late 1980s.

On 2 August 1990 Iraqi troops invaded Kuwait. The United States of America quickly headed up the formation on a multi-national coalition to resist this action. Air operations against Iraq commenced on 16/17 January 1991 and ground operations began on 23/24 February 1991. The U.S. ground offensive ended with a cease-fire 3 March 1991.

Awarded to Iraqi armed forces for service in Gulf War II, against the U.S.A. (and allies).

This is similar in design to the Medal for Bravery and that for the Iran-Iraq War (Gulf War I).

Established: 1991. The medal was manufactured in Iraq under economic sanctions, and this is reflected in the low quality of the manufacturing.

Obverse: Gilt eight-pointed rayed 40 mm sunburst star with black-enameled center with crossed swords and national arms above. On either side of the swords, the Arabic legend “Allah u Akbar” or “God is Great”. Below the swords, the Arabic legend in black enamel ’Uum al-M‘aarak” or “Mother of Battles”.

Reverse: Plain.

Ribbon: 30 mm, equal stripes of red, white, and black with a thin green center strips; red 2mm, white 5 mm, green 2 mm, white 5 mm, black 9 mm. The ribbon is made from a coarse, almost “plastic” material.

  466-o.jpg (Size: 92.44 KB / Downloads: 17) ]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Order-Of-The-Two-Rivers Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:51:32 +0000 medals73]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Order-Of-The-Two-Rivers Wisam al-Rafidain / Order of the Two Rivers

Named for the two great rivers of Iraq, the Tigris and Euphrates, this order is awarded for exceptional service to Iraq. In general, it was the multi-purpose order of Iraq before 2003. It exists in both military and civil classes.

Two distinct varieties of the badge exist, the pre-Revolutionary royal variety with central crown, and the Republican version, with the crown predictably replaced with the Republican eagle. There are two versions of the Republican badge, distinguished by different inscriptions. The civil version is suspended by a wreath and has a ribbon of red with two black stripes, the military division by a wreath with crossed swords and the ribbon adds an additional black stripe.

Established: In 1922 by King Faisal I. The order was revised and redesigned by Law No. 87 of 24 May 1959 after the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of the republic. In 1963, the obverse inscription was altered. A collar was established by Law No. 1 of 1968. For most of its history, the insigniae seem to have been manufactured by Arthus Bertrand (Paris, France). Awards were terminated with the 2003 foreign invasion and occupation. While there has been rumored discussion of reinstituting this award, this has apparently not taken place.

Obverse: A circular silver-gilt or silver star, maroon-enameled, of eight points, each point ending in a ball. Between the points, a wreath in green enamed with white (lotus?) flowers. In the center, a white circle with an Arabic inscription “Al-Mamlaka al-Iraqiah / Hub al-Watan min al-Iman” or “The Iraqi Kingdom / Loving the Country is Faith”. Inside this circle, there was until 1959, a gold crown on a blue background; after 1959, this crown has been replaced with the silver eagle of the Republic. From 1959 until 1968, the inscription read “Al-Jamhuriya al-Iraq / Hub al-Watan min al-Iman” or “The Republic of Iraq / Loving the Country is Faith”; after 1968, it legend was altered to “???”. The civil division is suspended by a wreath, while the military division adds crossed swords to this wreath.

Reverse: Until 1959, the legend “Al-Adil asas al-Mulk / Faisal al-‘Awal / 1345 A.H.” or “Justice is the Basis for the Kingdom / Faisal I / 1345 A.H. [= 1927 C.E.]”. In 1959 the legend was altered to “Al-Rafidian / 1377 A.H. / Al-Sh’ab” or “The Two Rivers / 1377 A.H. [=1958 C.E.] / The People” After 1968, in the circular silver center, an Arabic inscription “Al-Jamhuriya al-Iraq / Hub al-Watan min al-Iman” or “The Republic of Iraq / Loving the Country is Faith”. Surrounding this, on a white-enameled circle, an Arabic inscription in gold, “Al-Sh‘arah / 1377 H” or “The Year / 1377 A.H. [=1958 C.E.]”.

Ribbon: Military class: Red moiré, with thin black stripes at each edge and in the center. Civil class: Red moiré with two black stripes in from each edge.

Outline: (Revolutionary/Republican only)

second badge, eagle on obverse, first obverse inscription, 1959-68:
-- Military:
---- first class – sash (worn over right shoulder), sash badge, and breast star (worn on left breast)
---- second class – neck badge
---- third class – silver-gilt breast badge with rosette
---- fourth class – silver breast badge
-- Civil:
---- first class – sash (worn over right) shoulder), sash badge, and breast star (worn on left breast)
---- second class – neck badge
---- third class – silver-gilt breast badge with rosette
---- fourth class – silver breast badge

third badge, eagle on obverse, second obverse inscription, 1968-2003:
-- Military:
---- collar
---- first class – sash (worn over right shoulder), sash badge, and breast star (worn on left breast)
---- second class – neck badge
---- third class – silver-gilt breast badge with rosette
---- fourth class – silver breast badge (shown below)
-- Civil:
---- collar
---- first class – sash (worn over right shoulder), sash badge, and breast star (worn on left breast)
---- second class – neck badge
---- third class – silver-gilt breast badge with rosette
---- fourth class – silver breast badge

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Named for the two great rivers of Iraq, the Tigris and Euphrates, this order is awarded for exceptional service to Iraq. In general, it was the multi-purpose order of Iraq before 2003. It exists in both military and civil classes.

Two distinct varieties of the badge exist, the pre-Revolutionary royal variety with central crown, and the Republican version, with the crown predictably replaced with the Republican eagle. There are two versions of the Republican badge, distinguished by different inscriptions. The civil version is suspended by a wreath and has a ribbon of red with two black stripes, the military division by a wreath with crossed swords and the ribbon adds an additional black stripe.

Established: In 1922 by King Faisal I. The order was revised and redesigned by Law No. 87 of 24 May 1959 after the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of the republic. In 1963, the obverse inscription was altered. A collar was established by Law No. 1 of 1968. For most of its history, the insigniae seem to have been manufactured by Arthus Bertrand (Paris, France). Awards were terminated with the 2003 foreign invasion and occupation. While there has been rumored discussion of reinstituting this award, this has apparently not taken place.

Obverse: A circular silver-gilt or silver star, maroon-enameled, of eight points, each point ending in a ball. Between the points, a wreath in green enamed with white (lotus?) flowers. In the center, a white circle with an Arabic inscription “Al-Mamlaka al-Iraqiah / Hub al-Watan min al-Iman” or “The Iraqi Kingdom / Loving the Country is Faith”. Inside this circle, there was until 1959, a gold crown on a blue background; after 1959, this crown has been replaced with the silver eagle of the Republic. From 1959 until 1968, the inscription read “Al-Jamhuriya al-Iraq / Hub al-Watan min al-Iman” or “The Republic of Iraq / Loving the Country is Faith”; after 1968, it legend was altered to “???”. The civil division is suspended by a wreath, while the military division adds crossed swords to this wreath.

Reverse: Until 1959, the legend “Al-Adil asas al-Mulk / Faisal al-‘Awal / 1345 A.H.” or “Justice is the Basis for the Kingdom / Faisal I / 1345 A.H. [= 1927 C.E.]”. In 1959 the legend was altered to “Al-Rafidian / 1377 A.H. / Al-Sh’ab” or “The Two Rivers / 1377 A.H. [=1958 C.E.] / The People” After 1968, in the circular silver center, an Arabic inscription “Al-Jamhuriya al-Iraq / Hub al-Watan min al-Iman” or “The Republic of Iraq / Loving the Country is Faith”. Surrounding this, on a white-enameled circle, an Arabic inscription in gold, “Al-Sh‘arah / 1377 H” or “The Year / 1377 A.H. [=1958 C.E.]”.

Ribbon: Military class: Red moiré, with thin black stripes at each edge and in the center. Civil class: Red moiré with two black stripes in from each edge.

Outline: (Revolutionary/Republican only)

second badge, eagle on obverse, first obverse inscription, 1959-68:
-- Military:
---- first class – sash (worn over right shoulder), sash badge, and breast star (worn on left breast)
---- second class – neck badge
---- third class – silver-gilt breast badge with rosette
---- fourth class – silver breast badge
-- Civil:
---- first class – sash (worn over right) shoulder), sash badge, and breast star (worn on left breast)
---- second class – neck badge
---- third class – silver-gilt breast badge with rosette
---- fourth class – silver breast badge

third badge, eagle on obverse, second obverse inscription, 1968-2003:
-- Military:
---- collar
---- first class – sash (worn over right shoulder), sash badge, and breast star (worn on left breast)
---- second class – neck badge
---- third class – silver-gilt breast badge with rosette
---- fourth class – silver breast badge (shown below)
-- Civil:
---- collar
---- first class – sash (worn over right shoulder), sash badge, and breast star (worn on left breast)
---- second class – neck badge
---- third class – silver-gilt breast badge with rosette
---- fourth class – silver breast badge

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