Iraqi Military History on Paper

[Baghdadi2007]

All of them together as a set:

On RH side Photo, its a photo of group from Iraqi Levy Battelion, whom joined fight against Kurdish Rebillion in North of Iraq & also fight in the side of Coalition against Axis in WWII, the Iraqi Levy Army task at that time was to prevent Iraqi oil pipes in Palestine against the Italian Air Force Bombing.

See the feather on the hat of each fighter in this army, it is the sign by which this army known. also Australian army has the feather on hats of the soliders.

thanx & cheers.

[Paul R]

Lorenzo,

Thank you for sharing these significant photos. It is interesting how they followed the British style of military uniforms. You have a lot of history in this thread.

Baghdadi,

Welcome to the forum!! It is great to see someone around with your expertise and knowledge of the local history. I hope that you enjoy your time here, and make many replies. I look forward to learning a lot from you!

Regards,

Paul

[Chris Boonzaier]

A superb selection of photos.... it all looks so very.... BRITISH in a way.

[Ed_Haynes]

Most colonies' uniforms are patterned after the ruler's, both before and after independence.