Saddam Era Iraqi Jerusalem Army Medal And Clasp

~ Saddam Era Iraqi Jerusalem Army Medal And Clasp ~

The medal is of enamelled gilt base metal attached to the clasp by a metal ring.

~ The ‘Jerusalem’ Army ~

The Jerusalem Army, also known as Al Quds Army was a volunteer force created on 17 February 2001 by the Iraqi government to assist the Palestinians to liberate Palestine and Jerusalem from Israel. The idea came following the eruption of the Palestinian uprising on 28 September 2000. Both men and women could join the Jerusalem Army. Experts said it was intended to be a mass volunteer force, with female as well as male units.

~ Condition ~

All in good order, please refer to the images.

~ Dimensions ~

The medal is 7 cm (2.75 inches) tall and 3.7 cm (1.5 inches) wide.

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