Iraq, Republic. An Order of the Two Rivers, Grand Cordon Badge, c.1950 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac engraved "JOHN W THERRELL" on

engraved "JOHN W THERRELL" on the reverse

measuring 137 mm (w) x 213 mm (h) each)

overlaid by olive-drab splinters

In late July

were the assault company commanders in the landing

Iraq, Republic. An Order of the Two Rivers, Grand Cordon Badge, c.1950 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac engraved "JOHN W THERRELL" on(Wisam al Imtiaz i Rafidain). Instituted c. 1925. In silver gilt and enamels, of local manufacture, featuring an eight point red enamelled cross with large ball finials, a white and green lotus flower overlay sits atop the arms, with a central medallion featuring an eagle on a black enamel field, surrounded by an Arabic inscription (The Iraqi Kingdom Loving the Country is Faith), the reverse medallion Arabic inscription (Justice is the Basis for the