Kingdom of Iraq Police General Service Medal with Swiss maker hallmark.
Key Information:
• Country: Iraq
• Period: Kingdom of Iraq (1921–1958)
• Medal: Police General Service Medal
• Manufacturer: Huguenin Frères, Switzerland
• Hallmark: HUGUENIN SUISSE on reverse
• Dimensions: approx. 44.16 × 39.24 mm
• Original ribbon present
Medal Design:
Obverse:
Eight-pointed star with radiating rays and central Arabic inscription.
The inscription reads: "خدمة الشرطة"
translated as “Police Service.”
Above the star appears the Royal Crown of the Kingdom of Iraq, with crossed police batons behind the suspension.
Reverse:
Central Arabic inscription within a circular medallion reads: "المملكة العراقية"
translated as “Kingdom of Iraq.”
Below the crown suspension is the maker hallmark: “HUGUENIN SUISSE”
indicating manufacture by the Swiss medal producer Huguenin Frères of Le Locle, Switzerland.
Condition:
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
• Light age patina and wear visible
• Original ribbon present
• Clear Swiss maker hallmark on reverse
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This medal was issued during the Kingdom of Iraq period (1921–1958) and awarded for service within the Iraqi police forces.
Many Iraqi royal-era decorations were produced by Huguenin Frères of Switzerland, a well-known manufacturer of international orders and medals.
Decorations from the Iraqi monarchy period are sought after by collectors of Middle Eastern and royal-era militaria.
Summary:
A collectible Kingdom of Iraq Police General Service Medal, manufactured by Huguenin Suisse, with original ribbon and clear maker hallmark.