Ed_Haynes Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 When I have the time, I shall take these threads apart. One to Southeast Asia, one to stay here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilja559 Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Yes Ed.May be change a name of a post on "The photos about awardings on the net "? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Haynes Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 (edited) Brunei =/ BahrainNeither is Belgium nor Belarus the same Edited January 29, 2008 by Ed_Haynes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 They are all nice pictures, but it does help when they are sorted by nation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVB Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 UAE collar of the Order of Zayed II: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oamotme Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 (edited) Good morning from Riyadh,I hope the note below is of interest - bling indeed.OwainThis Order, manufactured by Royal Insignia of Singapore, was only relatively recently instituted, becoming the UAE's highest national honour and primarily for Heads of State. The award is presented in a red leather case. A recent award was made on 27 November, 2003 when the order was presented by Shaikh Maktoum of Dubai to Joseph Sepp Blatter, President, of FIFA in recognition of his efforts in serving football. The article notes "the order is considered to be of the highest level and conferred on monarchs and presidents of countries". More recent awards have been made the rulers of Bahrain and Kuwait. Prior to the institution of this new Order the senior award of the UAE had been a single class award - the Order of UnityCollarObverse A chain of fourteen links, of 18 carat gold, bearing various designs relating to the U.A.E. The central link from which the badge is suspended bears the arms of the U.A.E., being a twin masted dhow. The total weight of collar and badge is 800 grams.BadgeObverse A circular medallion, 85 mm in diameter, of 22 carat gold, bearing the Arabic inscription "Zayed" in precious stones. The badge and suspension link are encrusted with a large number of precious stonesMarquise cut emeralds RubiesEmeralds forming the name "Zayed"Diamonds of different sizes.Total gems 1,013 total carats 33.77 Edited January 31, 2008 by oamotme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVB Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Thank you for information, Owain! I like these Arabic orders, they are really beautiful!Regards, IVB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IMHF Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 UAE collar of the Order of Zayed II:Man OH Man... Very BeautifulSSG Luna, Lorenzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Haynes Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 When I have the time, I'll start disentangling this thread to grant some coherence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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