Savoy Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Bonjour from France this is my first topic, please be indulgent with my poor English ! I recently found this large 18" x 17" heavy brass. It seems to be a Libyan Coat of Arms but i wonder was the center has 3 vertical sections, so not the same than on the drawings. I hope someone could help me to confirm provenance and date area. many thanks in advance, paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisW Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 They're all Libyan coats of arms (the Arabic reads "Union of Arab Republics," which was Libya's name from 1972-1977) but Libya used a tricolor flag until 1977 when they switched to plain green, this explains the shield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savoy Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 Many thanks for your help, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion101 Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 The plaque is from the Libyan Arab Republic, so it around the 1969-1977, In 1977, it became known as the it became to be known as the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. In that time, the insignia of the eagle change from the red,white, and black colors to just a solid green. So the plaque is from the Pre-1977 period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IMHF Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Wow That is very nice, that is a beutiful piece you have have found there.. I see now a lot of items from Libya popping up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savoy Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 Thanks, In fact it was a pair : they had oxidation + old paint, i spend hours cleaning ! I still have the other one to clean, but i will need to find time ! I wish an happy New Year to all gmic members and staff, paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IMHF Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Wow even better Two of them is it possible to see the reverse? Thank you~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savoy Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 here is the photo of the reverse, it is not polished, you can see a cleaning mark in the wing (left on photo) showing the gold brass color. i don't have the courage to clean inside yet ! it is very hard oxidation. weight is 14 pounds each Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IMHF Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Very nice thank you for posting, do both pieces have the same back to it?? looks like it was bolted down to something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savoy Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 Yes, both same back, and each have 2 short bolts for fixation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IMHF Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Yes, both same back, and each have 2 short bolts for fixation. Can you please share with us an exact weight for each piece, thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savoy Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 Can you please share with us an exact weight for each piece, thank you Thanks for interest weight is around 17 pounds each ( between 7.5 and 8 kg ), i don't have a very fine scale ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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