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I managed to take a few pictures at the show again this year and since we can't post in the Places to Visit section, I will post them here. My items for sale and "Display Only" on the back wall and the two Feda'yeen Helmets. Bob

Mario, I don't believe the medal was issued without a device on the ribbon. Since it had to be awarded, a device was added to the ribbon depending on which level awarded it. Here is a Vietnamese made Gallantry Cross with the "U" type brooch. Notice it is much darker than yours and the ribbon is much lighter. It has a palm attached to the ribbon which designates that it was awarded at the Army or Armed Forces Level. Also notice that the tips of the swords are curved compared to the one you pictured where the tips are straight. Bob

Jareth, Thank you for the information. Bob

Does anyone know what this flag is called? I know there are personal, garrison, post, field, etc.type flags but I haven't seen one with writing just along the one side like this and with two tassels on the one corner and fringe on three sides. The tassels are a pink color (maybe faded red). It is 33 inches wide, 27 inches high and has 2-1/4 in. fringe. Thank you. Bob

Mervyn, It's good to hear from you! I hope you are in good health. I did a little research into the U.S. Military patches and from what I could find, before World War I, the only military patches were sleeve patches for rank during the Civil War. Additional identification or insignia used by Civil War Union Soldiers were Corp, Divison or Brigade on caps. The first official Military Patch was the US Army's 81st Divison in May,1918. Information from the "Armed Forces History Museum" website. Bob

Paul, I can see where there could be confusion as an eBay seller has this set listed as "Special Republican Guard - Saddam Era Patches set". Bob The patch with the green triangle in post 162 look very much like a rebirth of a Republican Guard type unit(traditional unit)?

Here you are Paul. Bob

Paul, Your picture is upside down. The "crosshairs" on the patch and badges should be to the top. Bob

Drew, You're welcome. Bob

Paul, Glad you are interested in this topic. The only post I have with the Republican Guard Triangles is number 101, Republican Guard, Military Police Identification Chest Badges and in the description I mentioned they were used from 1980-2003. The Republican Guard was disbanded by the Coalition Provisional Authority in May, 2003. Bob

It is an Iraqi Air Defense College Cap Badge. I have a similiar one pictured in my book on page 86. Bob

A 2009, Ministry of Interior, Deyala (Province) Police Commander Protection Detachment Arm and Chest Patches. The patches are machine sewn and all have a maroon velvet like material background. The shoulder patches are 3-5/8 in. wide and 3-5/8 in. high. The English Chest patch is 4-7/16 in. wide and 1-3/16 in. high. The Arabic Chest Patch is 4-3/16 in. wide and 1 in. high. Translation on shoulder patch above: Ministry of Interior Below: Deyala Police Commander protection Detachment Chest Patch: Ministry of Interior. Bob

Left - A 2009, National Police Command, Eighth Brigade Badge. This badge is 1-1/2 in. diameter, glazed and has a spring pin fastener. Translation above: National Police Command Right: loyalty for Left: the country (home) below; the Eighth Brigade Right - A 2009/10, National Police Command, Eighth Brigade Badge. This badge is 1-5/16 in. across, glazed and has a spring pin fastener. The translation is the same as above. Bob

Left - A 2009, Al Anbar Province, Governor Protection Detachment Arm Patch. This patch is machine sewn, 3-3/4 in. wide and 4-9/16 in. high. Translation fo arc: Governor Protection Detachment Below: Al Anbar Province. Right - A 2009, Early (Fast) Response Brigade Arm Patch. This patch is machine sewn and 3-3/8 in. diameter. Translation above: Fast Response Brigade Below right: we strike with hand Below left: of iron. Bob

A set of Republic Presidential, Special Guards Arm and Chest Patch and used after 2006. These patches are machine sewn, and have a maroon, velvet like background. The shoulder patch is 3 in. diameter. The arc is 3-3/4 in. x 1 in. The chest patch is 3-13/16 in. x 1-3/4 in. Translation on arc: Republic Presidential Below: Special Guards Bob

A 2009, Ministry of Interior, Security Directorate, Ministry's Security Emergency Crowd Arm Patch. This patch is machine made, 3-1/2in. diameter and has a velvet like maroon background. Translation above: Ministry's Security and Safety Directorate Below: Ministry's Security Emergency Crowd. Right - A 2009, Republic Presidential, Special Guards Arm Patch. Bob

This is a picture of the Iraqi Navy Command Arm Patch in use. Bob

This is an 2010, Iraqi Navy Command Glazed Neck Medal. It is made of brass, 3-13/16in. diameter, glazed and is suspended from a 1in. wide, 15in. long loop of red, white and black ribbon. Translation above: Navy Force Command. Also pictured is a 2009, Iraqi Navy Command Arm Patch. The patch is machine sewn and is 3-3/16in. diameter. Translation above: Navy Force Command Bob

On the left is a Post 2003, Navy Force Command, Iraqi Marines Arm Patch. On the right is an 2011, Navy Force Command, Iraqi Marine Arm Patch. Both patches are machine sewn and 3-3/4in. diameter. Bob

2010, Iraqi Air Force College Neck Medal. It is made of brass, 2-5/8in. diameter, glazed and suspended from a 1in. wide, 15in. long loop of red, white and black colored ribbon. Translation above: the Creation, the Faith, the Power Below: Air Force College Bob

A 2011/12, Iraqi Air Force Arm Patch. It is machine sewn and 3-7/16in. diameter. Translation above: Iraqi Air Force A 2011/12, Iraqi Pilot metal chest wing. It is made of brass, 4-3/16in. wide, 1-7/8in. high and has a spring pin fastener. Bob

2011/12, Reciprocal Staff and Command College chest badge. It is 1-5/16in. diameter, glazed and has a spring pin fastener. Translation below: old wisdom which means (think, understand, then do it). Staff and Command College Reciprocal Bob

Post 2003, Special Forces/Airborne arm patch. It is 2-1/2in. diameter, merrowed edge and has the incorrect wording "Die Like The Best". Bob

2012, Ministry of Interior Emergency Crowds Arm Patches. These patches are embroidered, 3-1/2in. wide and 5-5/16in. high. Translation of arc: Ministry of Interior Patch above: the Emergency Crowds Patch below: Ministry of Interior. Bob

2011/12, Air Defense Command arm and chest badges made of aluminum and covered with velcro on the reverse. All badges are glazed. The shoulder patches are 3-3/16in. wide and 3-1/2in. high. The chest badge is 3-3/8in. wide and 15/16in. high. Translation of chest badge: Air Defense Command Arc: Air Defense Command round patch above: Verse from the Holy Qur'an which means- "You didn't shoot when you shooted but Allah/God is the one who shooted". Below - Air Defense Command 1433-2011 Bob