Iraq, Republic. An Order of the Two Rivers, Grand Cordon Badge, c.1950 Auction 1 mm (w) x 45

1 mm (w) x 45

Sixth Class - in silver and enamels

instituted on May 16

with reports of speeches appearing in The New York Times

A superb Austrian Order of Leopold with War Decoration

Iraq, Republic. An Order of the Two Rivers, Grand Cordon Badge, c.1950 Auction 1 mm (w) x 45(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