Iraq Medal of Commitment

[bigjarofwasps]

Not heard of this one before, but I thought it might be of interest.....

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Iraq-Medal-of-Commitment/597508280357958?fref=ts

The Commitment Medal is to be issued by the Government of Iraq to honor the service of the United States and its Allies during the Liberation of Iraq.

Description – The Commitment Medal is a gold-coloured medal with enamel, 1 9/16 in diameter. On the front the relief of Iraq represents the area of operation. The lines symbolize the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, recalling Iraq’s title as “the land of two rivers.” The two hands superimposed over the relief symbolize the friendship between Iraq and her coalition allies. The star at the center top represents a vision of unity for the seven peoples of Iraq (Sunni, Shia, Kurd, Turkoman, Assyrian, Yazidi, Armenian) leading to a more secure, prosperous and free future for Iraqis. The inscription in both Arabic and English merge into a continuous circle symbolizing the closeness of Iraq and her allies.
On the reverse side the rayed disc symbolizes the sun, optimism and Iraq’s future of reconstruction and the establishment of the democratic way of life. The relief of Iraq represents the area of operation. The lines symbolize the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, recalling Iraq’s title as “the land of two rivers.” The crossed scimitars recall the partnership between Coalition Forces and Iraqi Security Forces essential to bringing a democratic way of life to Iraq. Gold is emblematic of honour and high achievement. It states JOINT COMMITMENT in both Arabic and English symbolizing the unity of effort between Iraq and her Coalition Partners. The palm trees along with the palm fronds on the front represent the sacrifices made by the Coalition Partners.

Ribbon – The ribbon is 1 3/8 inches in width; however it is it is mounted on the ribbon bar horizontally so that the horizontal top stripe is a 1/16 Chamois (67142) stripe with a 3/64 inch Scarlett (67111) stripe underneath it. A 1/16 inch White (67101) stripe on each side of a 1/16 Green (67129) follows. Below the bottom white stripe is a 3/64 Black (67138) stripe with a 1/16 Chamois (67142) stripe serving as the bottom stripe. A device of palm fronds representing the sacrifices of coalition forces, both Iraqi and Allied, is centered on the ribbon.

The colors represent the following. The Green is the traditional colour for Islam. Red honours the fighting courage for the pursuit of freedom. White denotes generosity and black exemplifies Islam’s success. The tan represents the sands of Mesopotamia.

[Paul R]

This medal has not been awarded out as of yet. I have not heard of any plans to do so.

[bigjarofwasps]

My understanding is that all the countries in question have to produce and issue it themselves to their armed forces on behalf of a grateful Iraqi nation? America is still mulling it over as for the rest of the coalition who knows, but I can't see it making an appearance any time soon, can you?

[Paul R]

Nope. No one here is even discussing it.

Hey kid,

Thanks for helping me out. Take your own money and buy yourself a present!

LOL

[mariner]

I wonder given current developments in Iraq whether this will add more power to the consideration of this medal, perhaps they'll even increase the qualification dates to include 2014 and beyond......

[Paul R]

I am sure that this has not even crossed their minds at this point.

[mariner]

lol agreed!! I didn't mean at this exact moment, but rather at some point in the future....