Item Description
Original Items: Only One Set Available. Ever since the beginning of time, when two or more countries were at war, soldiers would acquire items worn by the opposing force. Soldiers would swap uniform items with other soldiers, whether it be small pins and insignia to actual clothing and equipment. During WWII the allies would swap insignia, patches, boots etc and they would also “acquire” items worn and used by the opposing forces and send them home. The militaries of the 21st century still uphold the habit of acquiring these such items and this grouping is a prime example of that.
Surrendering Iraqi soldiers during the Invasion of Iraq led by U.S. forces would discard weapons and equipment all over the battlefield. There are many stories and accounts of American troops moving up to a position and all that would be left would be piles of uniforms, helmets, web gear and weapons. A Lot of Americans would stow away this gear in their packs in the hopes of sending them home or bringing them home on their person. This was brought back in that fashion by an American who fought in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The uniform consists of a top and pair of trousers, both are green for the Ministry of Defense and does have the Republican Guard patch located on both shoulders. The rank shoulder boards are a single gold star for Mülazım. Mülazım was a junior officer rank in the armed forces of the late Ottoman empire, equivalent to lieutenant. There were usually two grades:
Mülâzım-ı evvel, or first lieutenant;
Mülâzım-ı sani, or second lieutenant.
However, a number of military reforms affected military ranks (and their names and uniforms) through the history of the Ottoman empire.
All items are in excellent condition and comes more than ready for further research and display.
Approximate Measurements:
Collar to shoulder: 9”
Shoulder to sleeve: 22”
Shoulder to shoulder: 17”
Chest width: 18”
Waist width: 17”
Hip width: 17”
Front length: 27"
Pants Waist: 32"
Pants Inseam: 30"
Surrendering Iraqi soldiers during the Invasion of Iraq led by U.S. forces would discard weapons and equipment all over the battlefield. There are many stories and accounts of American troops moving up to a position and all that would be left would be piles of uniforms, helmets, web gear and weapons. A Lot of Americans would stow away this gear in their packs in the hopes of sending them home or bringing them home on their person. This was brought back in that fashion by an American who fought in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The uniform consists of a top and pair of trousers, both are green for the Ministry of Defense and does have the Republican Guard patch located on both shoulders. The rank shoulder boards are a single gold star for Mülazım. Mülazım was a junior officer rank in the armed forces of the late Ottoman empire, equivalent to lieutenant. There were usually two grades:
Mülâzım-ı evvel, or first lieutenant;
Mülâzım-ı sani, or second lieutenant.
However, a number of military reforms affected military ranks (and their names and uniforms) through the history of the Ottoman empire.
All items are in excellent condition and comes more than ready for further research and display.
Approximate Measurements:
Collar to shoulder: 9”
Shoulder to sleeve: 22”
Shoulder to shoulder: 17”
Chest width: 18”
Waist width: 17”
Hip width: 17”
Front length: 27"
Pants Waist: 32"
Pants Inseam: 30"
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