Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is an original Iraqi National battle flag, captured during the 2003 invasion known as Operation Iraqi Freedom. This design of flag was the national flag from January 13, 1991 – August 5, 2004, and was originally introduced during the Persian Gulf War. The design of the flag was modified by Flag Law No. 6 of 1991 at the instigation of Saddam Hussein. The new design added the takbīr (the phrase Allahu akbar, meaning "God is great" in Arabic) in green between the stars. The form of the takbīr was said to be Saddam's own handwriting. Many interpreted the addition of the sacred Islamic text as an attempt to garner wartime support from previously outlawed religious Iraqi leaders, to stop the disrespect of the Iraqi flag in Iraqi-occupied Kuwait.
After the Persian Gulf War Ended, this flag was retained until 2004, when the U.S.-appointed Iraqi interim administration modified the existing flag. The basic form of the existing flag was retained; however, the takbīr was rendered in traditional stylized Kufic script, as opposed to the handwriting of Saddam Hussein, which was offensive to the majority of Iraqi citizens.
This particular example is constructed of synthetic silk, heavily embroidered and measures 32"H x 54"W, with a decorative gold colored fringe around three sides. The fourth side has a hanging sleeve and is not fringed. The condition is excellent, with minimal wear or damage.
The flag has also been personalized wonderfully by multiple soldiers, and the flag looks to have been a bring back gift to MSG COOK, or Master Sergeant Cook. Most likely their deployment was ending, and the officers, NCOs, and Enlisted men they worked with wrote on this flag to make it a memento. For further details, please consult the high resolution photographs.
This flag would make an excellent research project, as well as a very nice display piece!
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