can someone help with a translation, pls?

[taras]

Now on eBay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Libya-Jamahiriya-Order-medal-badge-gaddafi-unknown-to-me-lot2-Rare-/281673315081?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item419509b309

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Arab-Artist-Order-Chest-Badge-Medal-Nichan-Wisam-Rare-/271850065812?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f4b86cf94

[oamotme]

Aha, both horribly overpriced on E-Bay. The lower, not a state award, reads "Order of Arab Art" and "The General Union for Arab Art (Artists?) " or similar. The central green letters are, I think,  the abbreviations of the Union.  The upper one is unclear and I will try and get a translation. Regards, Owain

Edited April 26, 2015 by oamotme

[oamotme]

The Arabic translates as:

• Wisam Al-riyada li-huquq al-insan – Order for Human Rights Leadership
• Wisam al-fann al-Arabi – Order of Arab Art (issued by the General Federation of Arab Artists)

The quality of these and similar awards concerns me - whilst anything is possibly when it comes to the regime of Colonel Ghadaffi, the lack of quality and documentary evidence makes me wary of these awards.

Kind regards,

Owain

[taras]

Thanks Owain. You are very helpful (as always).

[oamotme]

Taras, At $1,499 and $599 they are beyond my ability to buy! Regards, Owain

[taras]

These items aren't mine. My interest in them is purely academic