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Insignia of the Order of Al Rafidain Iraq

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Insignia of the Order of Al Rafidain Iraq
<B>Insignia of the Order of Al Rafidain (2nd Class), Kingdom of Iraq,</B></I> in silver, gilt, and enamels, made by Arthur Bertrand of Paris, in the original fitted case. Marked Arthur Bertrand, Paris on the reverse. Slight enamel loss, else fine condition. Also included is the original bestowal document to Ralph Endersby Harwood, with the signature of King Faisal I of Iraq, four integral partially printed pages written on page one, 10.5" x 17" [June 1933]; transmittal letter from the Privy Purse Office, March 22, 1937; and the Buckingham Palace document signed by Sir Frederick Ponsonby informing Harwood that King George V has granted permission to wear the Order of Al Rafidain, 8" x 13", London, July 18, 1933.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Larg (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)