Order of the Two Rivers (Wisam al-Imtiaz-i-Rafidain), Military Division, Grand Cordon Breast Star

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  • Order of the Two Rivers (Wisam al-Imtiaz-i-Rafidain), Military Division, Grand Cordon Breast Star

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Attributes

  • Country
    Iraq
  • Makers
    Arthus Bertrand, Paris; Garrard, London
  • Composition
    Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: [ARRABIC INSCRIPTION]
  • Size
    90x89-91mm
  • Image Licensing
    This image is attributed to Morton & Eden Ltd., Lot Number 772, Catalogue 106, Auction Date December 5, 2019.

History


The Order of the Two Rivers (Wisam al-Imtiaz-i-Rafidain) was established by King Faisal Ghazi I of Iraq in 1922 or 1927. The Order was named after the two great rivers of Iraq, the Tigris, and the Euphrates, and is awarded in 4 Classes to both civil and military personnel in recognition of exceptional or meritorious services to the state. Other foreigners may also be eligible for the award. The Order also has an associated Medal (see IRQ117). Despite the fall of the Iraqi Hashemite dynasty following the 1958 Iraqi Coup de'etat, the Order was retained and modified during the Iraqi Republic (see IRQ119).

The Grand Cordon Breast Star is conferred as the highest Class of the Order.

The Grand Cordon Breast Star features an Arabic inscription on the obverse which translates to "The Iraqi Kingdom Loving the Country is Faith."

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