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You are welcome. Bob

I had my friend in Baghdad translate the above items for you. I hope this helps. Bob

Reinhard, The Al Bakir University Star was awarded between 1976-2003 to the distinguished students in the Al Bakir University for Military Higher Studies, All Iraqi Army, Navy and Air Force Officers were allowed to attend this University regardless of their rank. There are two types of Al Bakir Stars. Both stars are 3 inches in diameter and are identical except for the center disc. The Italian made (higher quality) was used between 1976-1991. Iraqi made after 1991. The Iraqi's used the Italian- made star and attached their own disc. The Italian center disc is very well made and the Iraqi center disc is glazed and not as well made. The items represented in the center disc are a sword (Ground Forces), anchor (Navy) and wing (Air Force). The book represents knowledge, the torch represents the power of knowledge and science, and the quill pen represent science. Inside the book is a verse from the Holy Qur'an (God give me more knowledge). Written below the book is Al Bakir University 1976 A.D., 1396 A.H. There is also a pocket hanger with the central disc which is worn on the military uniform, a central disc with a spring pin fastener on the reverse which is worn on the civilian clothes, and an cloth patch with the Al Bakir emblem embroidered on the patch. Below is a picture of the Iraqi made star, hanger , civilian badge and patch. This information is from my first book on Iraqi Militaria Identification Guide with Translations. Bob

Gordon, Thank you for taking the time to post this information. It clears up my question on the Korean War Service Medal plus other information I didn't know. Bob

These are Kuwaiti Patches. Top left - 5th Inf. Bde. Top right - 74th Transportation Bn. Lower left - Air Force Lower middle - Artillery Lower right - anti- aircraft Bob

Gro, It is an Iraqi 1980-1988 War Subscription Badge. It has Saddam's signature at the top and below is Subscription Badge, Qadissiyat Saddam (Iraqi-Iranian War). On the reverse is the Italian Maker. It is described in my book on page 81. Bob

This is an Al Bakir University Star which was awarded between 1976-2003 to the distinguished students in Al Bakir University for Military Higher Studies. There are two types of Al Bakir Stars. 1 - Italian Made higher quality),used between 1976-1991. 2 - Iraqi Made (used after 1991). The only difference is the center disc of which the Italian one is better made and higher quality. This center disc can also be found on a leather pocket hanger which was awarded to officers who graduated from the university. It was used from 1980-2003 although it has been seen still being worn to date. This information can be found in the first book I published in February 2011 titled" Iraqi Militaria,Identification Guide with Translations" on page 124-125. Below is a picture from 2009 showing the leather hanger being worn. Bob

Paul, Thank you for your information. I have seen the brown Afrika Cuff tiles but not a green one. The lettering and palm trees have the silver bullion thread. This one is faded and looks like it had been sewn on at one time. Bob

I had posted this cuff title in a different forum and it was suggested to me to post it here to maybe get more answers. What or who is this cuff title for? Is it real or a reproduction? It is 15-1/2 in. long and 1-1/4 in. wide. Thank you in advance. Bob

Thanks Peter. Bob

What (who) is this cuff title for? Is it real or a reproduction? It is 15-1/2 in long and 1-1/4 in. wide Thank you in advance. Bob

Paul, You have a Black Republican Guard marked beret in your collection already! It is the first one on your pile. If you look in my book on Iraqi Militaria on page 148, you will see the label and translation for it. Bob

This is the current Kurdistan Police Hat Badge. It is a well made metal badge. It is 2-5/16 in. across and has a threaded post on the reverse with a flat retaining nut. It was made by Donatim Ticaret in Istanbul, Turkey. Bob

Maskedkhan, A beautiful dagger. You don't see these very often. This is the second one I've seen. Bob

Has any one ever heard of a 8 Year SS Service Medal that is 42 mm. in diameter? Around 20 years ago I received one that came out of a opera house that was being torn down. There was a West Wall medal included. No one knows where it came from or how it came to be in a opera house. Is this a reproduction? The diameter is 42 mm and the rim is 2.74 mm. at the top and 2.70 mm. at the bottom. I wasn't sure if this was the correct topic to post this in. Thanks in advance. Bob

Current Iraqi Military College Arm patches. The patches are machine sewn, 3-1/2 in. wide and 4-1/16 in. high. Translation below: the Military College. Bob

Two different colored metal, Iraqi Ground Forces Command Chest Badges. These badges are made of brass, 2-9/16 in. wide, Light blue bottom - 2- 1/16 in. high Light green bottom 2 in. high. It has a spring pin fastener on the reverse. This badge is also made in cloth. Bob

This is a Post 2003, Iraqi Police Trainer's Arm Patch. This is a large patch being 4-13/16 in. diameter and machine made. Translation below: Police Trainers Bob

A pair of 2013, Iraqi Armor Arm Patches. These patches are machine made, 3-3/4 in. wide and 4-1/2 in. high. Even though these patches are worn in pairs, the tanks are both going the same way. Translation above: Armored Rank. Bob

Paul, You are right. From what I have heard, the Iraqi Navy Flag didn't change from the pre 2003 so that will create a problem when one comes up for sale. Was it made pre or post 2003?? Bob

A pair of 2011 / 12, the Military Engineer Arm Patches. These patches are machine made and 3-11/16 in. diameter. Translation above : the Military Engineering below: Engineering Field's Battalion the Headquarters Bob

Left - A Coast Defense Force Arm Patch. It is machine made and 3-1/16 in. diameter. It was made for the New Iraqi Navy after 2003. Translation - above left: the Coast above right: Defense Force. Right - A Coast Defense Crowd Arm Patch. It is machine made and 3 in. diameter. It is slightly out-of- round. It was also made for the New Iraqi Navy after 2003. Translation - above left: the Coast above right: Defense Crowd. Bob

The reproductions were being sold by Franco Cenerelli. I don't know if he still is. I see his reproduction Feda'yeen Helmet Badges for sale every so often on ebay. Bob

Thank you for the translation. If I remember correctly, the two pieces come from Tripoli, Libya after an air attack.