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Iraq, Kingdom. An Order of the Two Rivers, Officer's Breast Badge, Military Division. c/1960

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Iraq, Kingdom. An Order of the Two Rivers, Officer's Breast Badge, Military Division. c/1960

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Iraq, Kingdom. An Order of the Two Rivers, Officer's Breast Badge, Military Division. c/1960

Wisam al-Imtiaz-i-Rafidain. Instituted in 1922. In silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, measuring 46.2 mm (w) x 65.5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath, crossed swords and laterally-pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, silver gilt crown clasp on its original ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, Iraqi royal crown and military designation on the lid, maker marked "GARRARD & Co Ltd" on the inside lid, lightly soiled recessed medal bed, case near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of the Two Rivers (Wisam Al Rafidain) was an order awarded by the Kings of Iraq and then the Presidents of Iraq. It was established in 1922 by King Faisal I "For Merit" and named after the two rivers, the Euphrates and the Tigris, that flow through the middle of the country. The Order was initially awarded by the Kings of Iraq between 1922, when the monarchy was established, and 1958 when the monarchy ended. It was continued by the Presidents of Iraq through the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. It was awarded in twodivisions, Military and Civil, initially issued in four classes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th, along with a medal. On May 24, 1959, the Order (now known as Wisam Al Rafidain) was awarded " For exceptional service to Iraq", now issued in five classes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th.