oamotme Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 Will, You should be able to get the 3rd and 2nd class Kuwaiti Order of Liberation without too much difficulty but the 1st and Distinguished Class will be difficult - in 20 years of hunting I have had no success to date! The UAE medal is also relatively easy to come by. The Egyptian award is difficult but I have a spare 2nd Class (no ribbon) in hallmarked silver fro you, (1st - Gilt, 3rd - Bronze). Regards, Owain
oamotme Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 (edited) Will, The Order of Qadissiyah Saddam came in 3 classes - gilt, silver with a gilt centre and silver - the ribbon - in all instances a sash - is yellow with narrow red, white and black central stripes - somewhat similar to the British Iraq 2004 War ribbon. The same obverse design, with a different reverse and ribbon was retained for the Order of the Mother of Battles" (note not "....All Battles") and there are two types of this Order with either the date 1990 or 1991 on the reverse. Regards, Owain Edited August 14, 2011 by oamotme
Jonathan Hopkins Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 Many foreign weapons were captured by the Sudanese forces on battlefields where they defeated their enemies. The sword hanging close to the light is of European origin but I have not been able to positively identify it. The sword below it is a battlefield pickup from Omdurman. You may have since identified this sword, but just in case you have not, it is a battered Italian M1871 cavalry trooper's sword.
sabrigade Posted September 2, 2011 Author Posted September 2, 2011 Thank you for the input, could you confirm the time period it was or would have been used? The way of carrying the weapon is typical of the Sudanese method used when carrying a sword.
Jonathan Hopkins Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 (edited) If you are referring the whatever is hanging from the scabbard ring, then I can't comment on it. Do you have a close-up? I do not know much about Italian edged weapons, but I believe that this model was used as late as WWI (so 1871-1918). You may want to Google "Italian 1871 cavalry sword" to find additional information and photos, or you could check the database at OldSwords.com. Jonathan PS--It could also be a similar, but later sword, the Italian M1909. PPS--This information might also be of use: CALAMANDREI C., Storia dell' Arma Bianca Italiana, Firenze, Italy, 1999. http://users.skynet.be/euro-swords/IT1873.htm Edited September 2, 2011 by Jonathan Hopkins
Strapper Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 William, once again I am in awe of your collection. You and your wife must be so proud of such an achievement. Kind regards David
sabrigade Posted September 4, 2011 Author Posted September 4, 2011 Thanks David, As you know, it never ends! Regards, Will
sabrigade Posted October 22, 2013 Author Posted October 22, 2013 http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2013/post-3034-0-29878800-1382429252.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2013/post-3034-0-78232800-1382429274.jpg Display under construction of Sudan medal groups. This display will include Egyptian, Sudanese and British medal recipients for the battles that took place during the campaigns.
sabrigade Posted October 22, 2013 Author Posted October 22, 2013 British uniforms and equipment from the Victorian campaigns.
sabrigade Posted October 22, 2013 Author Posted October 22, 2013 Medal, badges and headdress display.
sabrigade Posted October 22, 2013 Author Posted October 22, 2013 http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2013/post-3034-0-67337400-1382430049.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2013/post-3034-0-30513800-1382430063.jpg Woman warrior, chain mail armour, camel and horse saddles from the Sudan.
sabrigade Posted October 22, 2013 Author Posted October 22, 2013 http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2013/post-3034-0-67337400-1382430049.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2013/post-3034-0-30513800-1382430063.jpg Chain mail variations and other items from the Sudan.
E Williams Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 Very very impressive. Displayed wonderful.
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