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Tony, My friend in Iraq has sent me some information on your medal for the 14th of Ramadan Revolution,1963. There are two types of this medal. One is the normal type Swiss made by Huguenin ( stamped at the lower side of the reverse side of the medal ), and the other is either Iraqi or Egyptian made. Differences of the other type: 1- Darker colors of the medals enamel. 2- Stars on Iraqi Flag are thicker. 3- Thicker letters of the (Iraqi republic) words at the upper side of the obverse side of the medal. 4- The manufactured country and company unstamped on the reverse side of the medal. Bob

Fellow collectors, I have information on three other Iraqi medals that are variations but no information other than from my friend in Iraq that they are variations ( see above ). I have been debating about posting the information and would like some feed back on whether to post it or not. Thank you. Bob

Lorenzo, I E-Mailed my friend in Iraq to see if he has a picture of the Order and will let you know. Always glad to help you out. Bob

Ed, I contacted my friend in Iraq and asked him if there was any documentation for this medal variation. Here is his reply. " I don't have and can't give you any proof of those different medals. I got these informations by experience along the years either by dealing with Iraqi medals or had these informations from other older dealers here. In general, the medal establish with a special law and in this law the medal's shape and details listed in it,so the first type found,later and when more quantity needed the new order will prepare ( sometimes from different manufacturing company ) and mostly in this new order some differences may occur on the medal's shape and no new law establish with these differences". Bob

Lorenzo, I like your new additions to your collection ! I have some information for you. The first badge is as Owain says " Hero of Al Qadissiyah " badge. It was awarded in 1986 for those distinguished brave men who defended Iraq against it's enemies. A very scarce badge. Designed by Mohammed Ghani ( famous Iraqi sculptor ). Middle translation - Hero of Al Qadissiyah Lower right in small letters - Mohammed Ghani The second badge is a Policeman badge ,Swiss made ( Huguenin ) and used between 1958-1968 . It was worn on a leather belt across the body in the chest area on the right side. The translation of the inner star is " Iraqi Policeman" and inside the torch "14th of July" . The badge is not marked on back. You had a question if the Feda'yeen had any medals just for them. My friend in Iraq who sent me the information for the above items said they had an Order called the Wisam Al Fida' / Order of Sacrifice and this Order is very scarce and he has only seen one in the past. Now you have another Order to find!! Good luck in your searching and stay safe. Bob

Tony, There were two versions of the 1980-1988 Iraqi-Iranian War Wound Medal made and the differences from the regular type is : Different Arabic letter(Jihm) on the obverse side. Different hanging ring(larger). Different red color for the medal (lighter) and for the ribbon(darker). Different surface shape(smooth) instead of (grained) on the reverse side. Different hanging pin. The different type of Wound Medal was the first type used in the early 1980's while the regular type was the second type which was used later. I received this information from my friend in Iraq. I also have both Medals in my collection. Bob

Hello, The item in post # 66 is a Military Technical Institute shoulder patch. The translation is : Upper circle right to left - The Faith,the science, the work. Middle right book page - In the name of merciful God. Middle left book page - Oh God give me more science ( knowledge) ( verse from the Holy Qur'an ). Below - 1993 Military Technical Institute. Bob

Hello, The item in post # 86 is an Popular Army beret and cap badge. The Popular Army was founded in 1970 and formed to protect the Ba'ath Party against internal opposition. The badge comes in two colors. Gilt color for officers and silver color for enlisted personnel. The translation of the badge is : Above-Unity Arab Nation,with immortal mission ( Al Ba'ath Party aims ). Below right - Army Below left- The popular Bob

Hello, This reply is for the items in post # 84 and # 87. The item in # 84 is an Order of Martyr's Wife. The item in # 87 is an Order of Martyr's Mother. These Orders were instituted for wives and mothers whose soldiers were lost in the Iraq-Iran War from 1980-1988. Both of these Orders were Italian made by Picchiani E. Barlacchi - Firenze. It is marked on the Order's gift case only. Bob

Hello, The items in post # 78 are as follows : The top item is a "Thunder" shock troop beret badge which is clear coated and made of brass. The two bottom items are Special Forces beret badges that are cast and in silver and gilt color. Bob

Hello, The item in post # 75 is a Special forces wing and worn above the left shirt pocket. Bob

Hello, The item in post # 65 is a Iraqi Air Force Air Defense College arc and patch set. A set is worn on each shoulder. Bob

Hello, The item in post # 64 is a Military College shoulder patch for the Second Military College. The shoulder patches come in pairs and are worn on each shoulder. The 1st Military Cpllege is located South of Baghdad and is the oldest College and was founded in the 1930's. The 2nd Military College is (was ) located East of Baghdad and was founded in the 1970's-1980's. The 3rd Military College is (was ) located Northwest of Baghdad and founded in the 1980's. The 1st Military College is still used. This information was given to me by an Iraqi citizen.

Hello, The item in post # 63 is an Iraqi Border Guard beret badge. Bob

Hello, The item is a Military College (academy) arm patch. It was used from 1968-1982. The item in post # 3 ( badge ) and # 4 (arc ) all go together as a group. I have some information on the Military Colleges from my friend in Iraq. 1st Military College is located South of Baghdad City and the oldest College founded in the 1930's. 2nd Military College is located East of Baghdad City and founded in the 1970's and 1980's. 3rd Military College is located Northwest of Baghdad City and founded in the 1980's. The 1st Military College is still used. In Iraq,College and Academy refer to the same thing. Bob

Hello, The insignia on the left and right side of the picture is for the Military College. They are used for the beret and collar devices depending on the fastening device on the back. The ones pictured were used from 1968-1982. The items in the center are unknown to me. Bob

Hello, The brass ( gilt ) colored buttons are for the Army and the silver colored buttons are for the Policemen. Bob

Hello, The disc on the left in post # 1 is a collar insignia . The translation is - above: Military Academy below: 1st Military College Bob

Sivart, The two discs on the right side are collar insignia for the Military Engineering College. Bob

Lorenzo, The above medal is a Technical Education Foundation Professorship Order. The translation is : above: a verse from the Holy Qur'an which means that " the God rises the believers and those who give knowledge many degrees". Professorship Order middle: 2001-1422 A.H. Technical Education Foundation below: a part of Saddam"s speech which means that "We have to take care of having the science and knowledge". The medal is Iraqi made. It is suspended from a neck ribbon. Bob

This information goes with post # 3 Lorenzo, above right: Iraqi Country Command Country's Secretary Office name employment address blood type below left: Comrade Director of the Country's Secretary Office Emergency Crowds were military troops found in Saddam's era after 1991 and related with the Ministry of Interior, and each Iraqi Province had it's own crowd with different emblems. These troops dealt with local emergency situations which may happen in each Province and defend the Province until larger forces arrive. These troops were part of Saddam"s supression devices against the Iraqi people. Bob

This information goes with post # 2

Lorenzo, The blank card is for the Emergency Crowd Attribution I.D. card. The translation is: above right: Emergency Crowds Attribution ID above left: number date middle right: Unity Arab Nation middle left: with Immortal Mission below: permitted to it's holder to wear military clothes. Bob

Fellow Collectors, This information is for post # 9 ,the two Al Bakir University Stars. The "Star" on the left is Italian made while the "Star' on the right ( the center disc only ) is Iraqi made. Only the center disc is different the rest of the "Star" is Italian made. Some of the "Stars" have backing plates behind the center disc and some donot. This is my first attempt at replying to a post. Bob