Order of the Two Rivers
The Order of the Two Rivers (Wisam Al Rafidain) was an Order awarded by the Kings of Iraq and then the Presidents of Iraq.
| Order of the Two Rivers | |
|---|---|
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| Awarded by Kings of Iraq, Presidents of Iraq | |
| Type | Order |
| Motto | Justice is the Foundation of the State |
| Eligibility | Iraqi nationals or anyone who provides service to Iraq |
| Awarded for | A national order of chivalry |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Grades | 1st Class (Grand Cross) 2nd Class 3rd Class 4th Class 5th Class |
_-_ribbon_bar.png){kind=small} Ribbon bar of the order (military division)  Ribbon bar of the order (civil division) | |
History
It was named after the two rivers the Euphrates and the Tigris that flow through the middle of the country. It was initially awarded by the kings of Iraq between 1922 when the monarchy was established, and 1958 when the monarchy ended. It was continued by the presidents of Iraq through the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.[1]
Classes
It had five classes and two divisions (military and civil).[2]
See also
References
- "Iraq, Republic, Order of the Two Rivers". Emedals. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
- "Other countries". JK Militaria. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
External links
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