New Things I Purchased for my Collection

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Lorenzo - you never fail to amaze me with the sheer quantity and variety of your collection - I expect it takes up most of the house ? However, it is always enjoyable to see these items.

Thank you Very much, I will be posting more here in a few: I bought them from a U.S ArmyIraq War Vet:

Lorenzo

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Here is a lot that I bougt from an Iraq War Vet for $300.00 So sometimes we get good deals and some times we don't..

I am very happy on this deal

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The deal Came with this complete Iraqi Tan Uniform with original hat of Issue:

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Deal also came with this very beautiful Fold out Shovel with pick marked with "J" and leather cover:

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Also Came with a Wooden Carved dummy AK 47 with no magazine was taken and left in Iraq:

I am glad to have this piece in my collection:

Came out of the Taji Airforce Base:

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Motor Tube Compass with layout image of the Iraqi soldiers Equipment Found in a Wall Locker: Now part of my Collection:

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Pair of Hand Cuffs From abu Grabe Prison, now part of my Collection of Iraqi Militaria. These cuffs look like they would hurt!!!!

Lorenzo

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Deal came with 2 Iraqi Gas masks and Decon Kit:

Lorenzo

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Came with a set of Metal "J" Marked Stirrups for a horse saddle

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The deal also included this box of Iraqi Medals and Whistles These came out of the Bombed out Taji, Iraq wherehouse.

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I love the "j" Marked whistles

Lorenzo

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Received 2 types of Iraqi helmets in the deal:

Both came with 2 different shades of green cammo netting:

Lorenzo

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Came with Iraqi "J" Marked Canteens with covers and cooking set marked as well.

Each cooking set is marked with "J" in different areas.

Lorenzo

[Mervyn Mitton]

Lorenzo - your latest posts have two sets of objects which are far earlier than the Saddam period.

Firstly - the handcuffs - whilst locally made in quite a crude manner, they are in fact copies of the British pattern from just after the 1st World War.

The whistles are original - British Army pattern - based on the British Police issue of that period.

During World War One we fought a big campaign throughout what was known at that time as Mesopotamia. General Allenby eventually controlled the whole area and after peace was declared the Allies split the area up in order for different Countries to have control - or, as it was known - a Mandate. Amongst others, Britain took control of Iraq, Jordan, Palestine etc., and British troops were stationed in considerable numbers. The whistles are from that period - 1919.

I used to have Police swagger sticks from this period - we established local Police in each Mandate. However, this is the first time I have seen whistles. Are any of them engraved with names or, makers marks ?

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Lorenzo - your latest posts have two sets of objects which are far earlier than the Saddam period.

Firstly - the handcuffs - whilst locally made in quite a crude manner, they are in fact copies of the British pattern from just after the 1st World War.

The whistles are original - British Army pattern - based on the British Police issue of that period.

During World War One we fought a big campaign throughout what was known at that time as Mesopotamia. General Allenby eventually controlled the whole area and after peace was declared the Allies split the area up in order for different Countries to have control - or, as it was known - a Mandate. Amongst others, Britain took control of Iraq, Jordan, Palestine etc., and British troops were stationed in considerable numbers. The whistles are from that period - 1919.

I used to have Police swagger sticks from this period - we established local Police in each Mandate. However, this is the first time I have seen whistles. Are any of them engraved with names or, makers marks ?

Thank you for the wonderful information, the wistles are marked but with the Iraqi Army "J" Thank you

Lorenzo

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Unday Saddam Hussein's personal Letter head set:

I won this on Ebay today: for $95.00

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...:EOIBSA:US:1123

Original OIF Iraq War Saddam's son Uday Saddam Hussein gold foil embossed letterhead and envelope set, letter sheet is made of almost a fine fabric type paper and envelope is a linen type. Eagle and writiing is embossed in gold color foil. Also there is a Iraqi eagle watermark on sheet. Came with other original Saddam related items I have in ebay now. Sent back thru proper CENTCOM channels as per Ebay rules and regulations.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...:EOIBSA:US:1123

A member of the IMF wanted to sell me one of these for $300.00 I am glad I waited:

Another great deal:

Lorenzo

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Bought these they came with the Uday Hussein Letter Head:

Lorenzo

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These came in the Mail today!!

Thank you

Lorenzo

Edited December 23, 2009 by IMHF

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Bought this from Ebay today: another piece of Communist Iraq History that was not destroyed by Saddam Hussein and his Baath Party:

Lorenzo

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IRAQI TRAVEL CHECK - CHEQUE 20 POUNDS & 50 POUNDS

I bought this to go with my Iraqi Rafidain Bank Badge:

Very nice Sample:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=250553593112

Lorenzo

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Two Ottoman Empire Documents from Baghdad, Iraq Given to a land owner in Baghdad in 1905 and another 1908

These are Very Beautiful, happy for the price I bought them for:

Thank you for Viewing:

Lorenzo

Document 1

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Document 2

Bought both documents today from a dealer in Baghdad, Iraq

Thank you for Viewing:

Lorenzo

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[Deruelle]

Hi Lorenzo,

Incredible collection you have there, congrats

Christophe

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Hi Lorenzo,

Incredible collection you have there, congrats

Christophe

Thank you for the comment!!

Lorenzo