Iraq - Order of the Two Rivers (Wisam al-Rafidain), Military Division 3rd Class For Sale

The Iraq - Order of the Two Rivers (Wisam al-Rafidain), Military Division, 3rd Class is a distinguished decoration from the Kingdom of Iraq, established by King Faisal I in 1922. This particular example is pre-1958, making it a royal-era award, likely manufactured by Garrard & Co. Ltd., London.

Description:

• Dimensions: 69.40 x 66.38 mm
• Shape: A magnificent seven-pointed red enamel ball-tipped star with a gilt laurel wreath and neck ribbon suspension loop.
• Obverse:
  • The face is overlain with a green and white pierced frieze of stylized Arabic geometric design.
  • The central blue enamel medallion bears a gilt Iraqi royal crown, symbolizing the Hashemite monarchy.
  • Encircling the medallion is a white enamel ring inscribed in Arabic:
    "المملكة العراقية - حب الوطن من الإيمان"
    (The Kingdom of Iraq - Love of the Motherland is Faith).
• Reverse:
  • Features an inscribed central medallion in Arabic, encircled by a white enamel ring.
  • Some surface chipping is observed on the upper left arm of the reverse, likely due to wear.
• Suspension:
  • Attached to a gilt crossed swords device, denoting military division.
  • Neck ribbon: Red with black stripes, in excellent condition.

History & Significance:

• The Wisam al-Rafidain (Order of the Two Rivers) is named after the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, representing Iraq’s historical significance as the cradle of civilization.
• Awarded for exceptional military and civil merit.
• After the 1958 revolution, Iraq became a republic, and the crown in the insignia was replaced with an eagle.
• This particular example, being pre-1958, is a rare and historically important piece from the Hashemite era.

Condition:

• Original enamel intact, with minor wear on the reverse.
• Neck ribbon in great condition, correctly replaced with ties.

A highly collectible and rare military decoration from Iraq’s royal period, representing a bygone era of Hashemite rule.

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