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This is a chest badge for the Rescue Police. It comes in three sizes and wore on the left chest. The large and medium size were worn on the jacket during winter and the smaller size on the shirt during the summer. It was used from 1990-2003. Translation in middle: the rescue I have this badge pictured in my book which was published in 2011 titled "Iraqi Militaria, Identification Guide and Translations". I have this badge as a beret and hat badge in my book which I missed when proofreading. Bob

Jim R, Thank you for showing a real L/16 Iron Cross First Class 1939 Bar. Maybe a Moderator should move this topic to the Reproduction Section. Bob

Thanks you for the thread. I looked back on different topics to see if I could find anything but didn't go back far enough or look in the correct place. At least I now know it is a reproduction. Bob

I have this Iron Cross First Class 1939 Bar and would like opinions on whether it is an original or a copy. Thank you in advance. Bob

This is an Iraqi Army Shoulder Patch used after 2003. It is machine made, 3-3/8in. wide and 3-9/16in. high. Secondly, a picture of an Iraqi Tanker wearing the patch. The picture isn't very clear but neither was the film where I saw it. Notice he is wearing it on the right arm so the eagle is facing backwards. Bob

2011-12, Ministry of Interior, Riot Disperse Detachment Arm and Chest Patches. These patches are machine made and all have velcro backing. The arm patches are 3-3/4in. wide, 5-1/8in. high. The chest patches are 4-3/8in. wide and 1-1/8in. high. Translation of arm patch: middle right - Detachment of Middle left: Disperse Below middle: Riot Below: verse from the Holy Qur'an which means (if they (badmen) forwarded to the peace then you forward to it to). Rectangular black chest patch: Ministry of Interior Bob

2011-12, Iraqi Emergency Forces Arm Patches. The arm patches are 3-1/16in. wide, 5-3/8in. high and are machine made. Translation of arc: Loyalty to the Country/Home Below: the Emergency Bob

2011-12, Iraqi Special Forces/ Commandos Arm Patch. This patch is 3-9/16in. wide, 5-1/16in. high and is machine sewn. Translation: arc- Loyalty to the Country/ Home Below: God is Great Bob

Here is a different color Iraqi Police, Military Police Arm Patch. It is a 2011, Iraqi Police MP (Police Control Units) Arm Patch. It is 3-11/16in. wide, 3-3/4in. high, machine made with velcro on the reverse. Translation above: the Control and the Police Command Middle: the first two letters from the Arabic Words (Police Control). Bob

2011-12, Police Dogs Department Directorate Arm Patch. This patch is 4-1/6in. wide, 3-5/16in. high and is machine made. Translation below: Police Dogs Department Directorate. Bob

2011-12, Iraqi Special Forces/ Commandos Arm Patch. This patch is 3-9/16in. wide, 5-1/16in. high and is machine sewn. Translation: arc- Loyalty to the Country / Home Below: God is Great Bob

This is a 2011-12, Iraqi Army Medical Services Arm Patch. It is 3in. wide, 4-1/8in. high and is machine made. Translation: above - Iraqi Army Below left - Medical Below right - Services Bob

Mervyn and Paul R, Thanks for the comments guys! I'm still above ground so that is the main thing. Our hot weather finally broke up here in Minnesota. We had 39 days of temperatures over 85 degrees and three of them were over 100. I know that is not "hot" in some places or countries but for Minnesota , it's warm. We have had a lot of humidity to go with it. Bob

Mervyn and Paul R, Thanks for the comments guys! I'm still above ground so that is the main thing. Our hot weather finally broke up here in Minnesota. We had 39 days of temperatures over 85 degrees and three of them were over 100. I know that is not "hot" in some places or countries but for Minnesota , it's warm. We have had a lot of humidity to go with it. Bob

First up is a 2011, Civil Defence Directorate, EOD and Fire Rescue Arm Large Glazed Badge with Arc. This badge and arc is made of brass, glazed and the eight sided "patch" has two spring clip fasteners glued on the reverse. The arc only has one. This badge is 3-15/16 in. from point to point. The arc is 3-5/8 in long,3/4 in. wide and both are worn on the left arm. I can't see this badge holding up very long with the fastener only glued on. Translation above: Civil Defence General Directorate Right: Extinguish Left: Rescue Below: Treatment The chest badge is made of brass, glazed, 2-1/16 in. from point to point and has a spring pin fastener on the reverse. The translation is the same as above. Bob

This is a set of Federal Police Command arm. arc and chest patches. These patches have the cut edge, embroidered, sew on type and have a similiar center design as the National Police Command shown on page 1, reply # 13. The Federal Arm Patches are slightly smaller being 3-3/8 in. wide and 4-3/8 in. high. The chest patches are 4-13/16 in. long and 1-3/8 in. wide. Translation on patches and arc - Ministry of Interior Federal Police Command. According to Wikipedia, the Federal Police originated as Special Police starting in 2004. The name was changed to National Police in March, 2006. It was renamed to Federal Police on August, 2009. The Federal Police was a paramilitary organization designed to bridge the gap between the Iraqi Police and Army and is under the control of the Ministry of Interior. Bob

This is an 2011, Iraqi Army Glazed Chest Badge, It is made of plastic, 2-15/16 in. wide, 1-3/8 in. high, glazed and has a spring pin fastener. The translation on the obverse says "Iraqi Army". It is believed to be for an artillery unit or possibly the Artillery School. I am still trying to find out more information. The pictures show the obverse and reverse of the badge. Bob

This is a set of the post 2003, Iraqi Army Enlisted Rank. It is made up of a green cloth background with 1-4 black stripes sewn on it. Notice the white sizing glued on the reverse. The stripes are held on the arm by a strip of elastic. The pictures show the front and reverse. Bob

I have recently picked up five more different colored sets of 2009, SWAT Tiger arm patches. The pair on the upper left is shown in # 79. Bob

Another EOD Unexploded Bombs Treating Battalion Arm patch like the one posted in # 87 only this one has a black background. Bob

Bill, It appears that you have a planchet for a North Vietnamese Victory Decoration and a ribbon for the National Liberation Front on both the samples shown which is incorrect. If you will look in the South East and East Asia section on page 4, I have a topic called North Vietnamese Badges and Medals and on page 2 in this topic, you will see one sample of the Decoration you have. If you find the correct ribbon, all you would have to do is change the ribbon for it to be correct. Edward J Emering's book "Orders, Decorations and Badges of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam" is also a very good reference. I hope this helps you out. Bob

Paul, I haven't found any yet. Bob

I picked up this patch at the military show I was at the weekend of April, 21-22. I thought it was possibly for the Red Crescent Society but found out later it was for the Algerian Municipal Police. It is 3-1/2 in. wide and 4-1/4 in. high. The pictures show the front and back. I do not have any idea when this patch was used or if it is still being used. If anyone has more information, please post. Bob

The reverse and the pin. Bob

A close up of the obverse center and crown on the top. Bob