Iraq, Republic. An Order of the Two Rivers, Grand Cordon Badge, c.1950 Republic of (1872-1911 issue)

(1872-1911 issue)

the 5th Ranger Battalion took part in the Battle of the Bulge

near Windsor

enamel chipping evident in the flowers suspension

three holes in the brass plate behind the wax seal

Iraq, Republic. An Order of the Two Rivers, Grand Cordon Badge, c.1950 Republic of (1872-1911 issue)(Wisam al Imtiaz i Rafidain). Instituted c. 1925. In silver gilt and enamels, of local manufacture, featuring an eight point red enamelled cross with large ball finials, a white and green lotus flower overlay sits atop the arms, with a central medallion featuring an eagle on a black enamel field, surrounded by an Arabic inscription (The Iraqi Kingdom Loving the Country is Faith), the reverse medallion Arabic inscription (Justice is the Basis for the