Grand Cross Set. Sash Badge, 88x67 mm, gilt Silver, green enameled, gilt silver five-pointed star with intricate ornamentation, flanked by stylized, white and green enameled cotton blossoms, resting on dark-red enameled base; the star’s tips with ball finials enriched with brilliant-cut stones, golden centre medallion with black enamel-filled Arab, calligraphic inscription, within outer circlet completely set with brilliant-cut stones, above, hinged, roughly oval laurel wreath with ring to link the badge to the original, full-length sash. Breast Star , 80 mm., gilt Silver, reverse dedication, of typical, circular design, with a pattern of narrow, polished beams, the centre, same as the badge, in gilt silver, enamels and brilliant-cut stones; polished reverse, fitted with vertical pin, the whole, in the original, dark red, presentation box with gold embossed Iraqi coat of arms to the lid and ivory-velvet fitted inner compartment, by "Worth".
An outstandingly rare set of the highest order of the new Irak, instituted during the presidency of Barham Salih (in charge, 2018–2022), and awarded in very few cases, f.i. to the U.S. President, to Queen Elizabeth II and to the Secretary General of the UN; excellent condition and the sole complete set available on the market. I RR!