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This medal is,I believe,the item described by Ed Haynes as serial no 24 in his article regarding the Orders and Medals of the Sudan. The quality of production is apparent and it was very well manufactured. This example is named to Mohammed Abdullah Pashjarwish - The Blue Nile. I am attempting to obtain the correct ribbon for the medal.

This is a named example of the Sudan Defence Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.This particular medal was awarded to Force No 241 Atta Ullah Saad-Sudan

I purchased this group of medals from an antique dealer in Omdurman after weeks of haggling.The group consists of the Khedive's Sudan Medal 1910 - 2nd type;Sudan Defence Force General Service Medal;1939-1945 Star,Africa Star;Defence Medal,1939-45 War Medal.What is very interesting is the name engraved on the side of the Defence Medal.It was awarded or belonged to one Badeer Mubdir.Whether the group was awarded or belonged to a single person is unknown and cannot be confirmed at present.

All the Air Force Orders in my possession are in beautiful presentation cases.The First Class Orders in cases where the eagle faced fro right to left and the Second Class Orders from left to right.

Very nice how much did you pick this piece up for: you picked it up in its state of Sudan right?

Lorenzo

Lorenzo,

I prefer not to discuss prices for these awards in an open forum.It turns these items into cheap objects and creates a false market from which some of the owners exploit a very interesting and fascinating field that has only recently afforded us the opportunity to actually see and study these pieces.All the Sudanese items I have in my collection have been obtained and purchased in the Sudan.It is very difficult to clear these items through Sudanese customs. I have opted for the official request channel through the Director General of Sudanese Customs for permission to take both medals and artifacts home.Official permission has been granted on all occassions but it is a very lengthy and tedious process.I intend setting up a display on the Battle of Omdurman in August in Johannesburg to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the battle which is in September this year.

In the second example,the rhinocerous has been replaced by the Sudanese Coat of Arms.

This is one example that I have acquired for my collection.The Rhinocerous is used on this variation.Any comments will be welcome.

Yes,I will focus on the Sudanese items first.All the items were acquired here in the Sudan.I will hopefully have time over the next few days to add some more detail photographs.

This item was purchased at a shop in the marketplace at Omdurman.Ribbons are very difficult to find here and Spink's will not provide a small amount of ribbon.Detail is provided in the article written by Ed.

I have accumalated a various selection of sudanese medals here in the Sudan over the past 2 years.I will gradually post them and invite comments from those who have more knowledge on the subject.I will post each item individually for detail and discussion.Some have been discussed in Ed's articles but as he has stated,not much is known on the subject.

Royal version cases for the Civilian and Military versions of the Order of the Two Rivers Fourth Class.Also indicating the Manufacturer's name.

Case for the First Class military version of the Republican Order which I acquired.Maker's name is clearly indicated.

An example of a Civil Award of the Order of the Two Rivers in its original case.I believe this to be the last version manufactured.

This is the order in it's frame showing the sash which has the colors of the Iraqi flag.

This item is in my collection and I believe it to be the Order of the Mother of Battles as described in Ed's article in series no 12.

A better view of the Order.I am still on a learning curve so hopefully my contributions will improve.

I have managed to collect indigenous weapons and visit many of the battle sites in Kordofan and in Khartoum in the Sudan.I am by no means an expert but have gradually built up a working knowledge of the vast and diverse types of weaponry that was used by the Sudanese local forces against their enemies.Various spears were used for both throwing and stabbing.Spear types also varied from large,broad leave pattern types to barbed spears like the one you have and have shown in your photographs.Mention has been made regarding the horrific wounds experienced in the battles here in the Sudan due to the type of weapons used and the hand to hand fighting that took place.I disagree with Brian that items like these were not found on battlefields.Due to the various tribes and influences of countries surrounding the region,many and varied weapons with multi-national influences that include Indian weapons, have been found and captured here in the Sudan.The photographs that I have attached illustrate a barbed spear that I acquired in Kadugli in Southern Kordofan.It was used by indigenous family members who had fought against the British at Omdurman in 1898.

Pilot wings in my collection and an overview of my Iraqi Air Force medals.

The silver or second class award as discussed in December 2007.

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he second class breast badge example that I have in my collection.

This medal has a rosette and is a civilian award.

Overview of the lower awards in the collection.

Military Third and Fourth Classes,still find the differences confusing!

Royal Fourth Class variations.

Second Class awards,Civilian for both Royal and Republican periods

Royal Order First Class Military and Civilian versions

Overview of the Order of the 2 Rivers and the Medals of the 2 Rivers Collection which I the proud custodian of.