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Sale 76
Manuscript Sale
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Lot 128 |
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[Saddam Hussein] Christofle Bowl From the Presidential Palace in Tikrit. Silverplated bowl, approximately 14 in. across and 8½ in. high with lid, engraved "Christofle France" under the lip of the bowl with hallmarks on each side. The front of the bowl has a 5/8 in. wide by 1 in. high engraving of the coat of arms of Iraq made up of the Eagle of Saladin bearing a shield of the Iraqi flag, and holding a scroll below with the Arabic words "Jumhuriyat Al-`Iraq" or "Republic of Iraq". This is the coat of arms that was used from 1965 to 1991, having three vertical stars on the shield (the design was modified in January 1991).
This bowl was "emancipated" from Saddam Hussein's palace in Tikrit by a member of the 1st Marines during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Christofle sells similar bowls (without the Iraqi coat of arms) for $2,000-$3,000.
The sales commission received from this item will be donated to K9s For Warriors, a non-profit group that provides and trains service dogs for American warriors with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury; 95% of the dogs come from rescue shelters. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500
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$2,640 |
Lot 129 |
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[Saddam Hussein] Christofle Serving Dishes From the Presidential Palace in Tikrit. Two silverplated serving dishes, each 12 x 9 in. and each with a 5/8 in. wide by 1 in. high engraving of the coat of arms of Iraq, made up of the Eagle of Saladin bearing a shield of the Iraqi flag and holding a scroll below with the Arabic words "Jumhuriyat Al-`Iraq" or "Republic of Iraq". This is the coat of arms that was used from 1965 to 1991, having three vertical stars on the shield (the design was modified in January 1991).
The dishes were "emancipated" from Saddam Hussein's palace in Tikrit by a member of the 1st Marines during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
The sales commission received from this item will be donated to K9s For Warriors, a non-profit group that provides and trains service dogs for American warriors with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury; 95% of the dogs come from rescue shelters. Estimated Value $500 - 1,000
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$600 |
Lot 130 |
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[Saddam Hussein] Crystal Glass From the Presidential Palace in Tikrit, Iraq. 5¾ in. crystal glass with a 5/8 in. wide by 1 in. high engraving of the coat of arms of Iraq on the side. The coat of arms is made up of the Eagle of Saladin bearing a shield of the Iraqi flag and holding a scroll below with the Arabic words "Jumhuriyat Al-`Iraq" or "Republic of Iraq". This is the coat of arms that was used from 1965 to 1991, having three vertical stars on the shield (the design was modified in January 1991).
The glass was "emancipated" from Saddam Hussein's palace in Tikrit by a member of the 1st Marines during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The glass was used and washed often because the eagle's head is a little lighter than the body.
The sales commission received from this item will be donated to K9s For Warriors, a non-profit group that provides and trains service dogs for American warriors with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury; 95% of the dogs come from rescue shelters. Estimated Value $150 - 200
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Lot 131 |
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[Saddam Hussein] Koran From the Presidential Palace in Tikrit, Iraq. 3¼ x 5 in. pocket Koran which was "emancipated" from Saddam Hussein's palace in Tikrit by a member of the 1st Marines during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Lovely hard covers; this Koran was obviously used.
The sales commission received from this item will be donated to K9s For Warriors, a non-profit group that provides and trains service dogs for American warriors with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury; 95% of the dogs come from rescue shelters. Estimated Value $200 - 300
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Lot 132 |
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[Saddam Hussein] Maroon Paratrooper's Beret From the Presidential Palace in Tikrit. Maroon beret has a metal parachute emblem with wings on each side affixed to the front; tips of wings are missing. The Ba'athist Iraqi Republican Guard wore maroon berets; they were the elite troops of the Iraqi army and reported directly to Saddam Hussein. The beret was "emancipated" from Saddam Hussein's palace in Tikrit by a member of the 1st Marines during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
The sales commission received from this item will be donated to K9s For Warriors, a non-profit group that provides and trains service dogs for American warriors with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury; 95% of the dogs come from rescue shelters. Estimated Value $250 - 300
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$300 |
Lot 133 |
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[Saddam Hussein] Portrait and Photo From the Presidential Palace in Tikrit. 10 x 12 in. thin metal (tin?) portrait of Saddam Hussein, held loosely in a 13½ x 15¼ in. frame; the portrait has seen some wear. Also, a 10 x 8 in. color photo of Saddam Hussein saluting one of his officers, and a booklet of approximately 14 pages with an anti-American message. These items were "emancipated" during the 2003 invasion of Iraq by a member of the 1st Marines while fighting at Saddam Hussein's palace in Tikrit.
The sales commission received from this item will be donated to K9s For Warriors, a non-profit group that provides and trains service dogs for American warriors with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury; 95% of the dogs come from rescue shelters. Estimated Value $200 - 300
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Lot 134 |
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[Saddam Hussein] Silver Knife and Fork From the Presidential Palace in Tikrit, Iraq. 7¾ in. butter knife and 8 in. fork, each engraved "Christofle France" and each with an engraving of the coat of arms of Iraq, made up of the Eagle of Saladin bearing a shield of the Iraqi flag and holding a scroll below with the Arabic words "Jumhuriyat Al-`Iraq" or "Republic of Iraq". This is the coat of arms that was used from 1965 to 1991, having three vertical stars on the shield (the design was modified in January 1991).
The knife and fork were "emancipated" from Saddam Hussein's palace in Tikrit by a member of the 1st Marines during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
The sales commission received from this item will be donated to K9s For Warriors, a non-profit group that provides and trains service dogs for American warriors with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury; 95% of the dogs come from rescue shelters. Estimated Value $200 - 300
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$123 |
Lot 135 |
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[Saddam Hussein] Three Pins & A Dogtag From the Presidential Palace in Tikrit. Three metal and enamel pins, two of them probably merit pins, and one an Iraqi flag. These would be worn on dress uniforms. Also, a dogtag with Arabic script and numerous scratches. These items were "emancipated" during the 2003 invasion of Iraq by a member of the 1st Marines while fighting at Saddam Hussein's palace in Tikrit.
The sales commission received from this item will be donated to K9s For Warriors, a non-profit group that provides and trains service dogs for American warriors with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury; 95% of the dogs come from rescue shelters. Estimated Value $500-UP
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Lot 136 |
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[Saddam Hussein] Three Rank Patches & An Epaulette From the Presidential Palace in Tikrit. Two patches with two stars and one patch with one star, with an epaulette bearing an embroidered gold eagle. These items were "emancipated" during the 2003 invasion of Iraq by a member of the 1st Marines while fighting at Saddam Hussein's palace in Tikrit.
The sales commission received from this item will be donated to K9s For Warriors, a non-profit group that provides and trains service dogs for American warriors with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury; 95% of the dogs come from rescue shelters. Estimated Value $100 - 150
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Lot 137 |
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[Saddam Hussein] Two Black Military Berets From the Presidential Palace in Tikrit. One has a metal Iraqi eagle with enamel shield; the other has no emblems and is very worn. Both were "emancipated" from Saddam Hussein's palace in Tikrit by a member of the 1st Marines during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
The sales commission received from this item will be donated to K9s For Warriors, a non-profit group that provides and trains service dogs for American warriors with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury; 95% of the dogs come from rescue shelters. Estimated Value $200 - 300
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Lot 138 |
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[Saddam Hussein] War Belt From the Presidential Palace in Tikrit, Iraq. War belt with buckle bearing the Iraqi coat of arms of Iraq. The belt was "emancipated" from Saddam Hussein's palace in Tikrit by a member of the 1st Marines during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
The sales commission received from this item will be donated to K9s For Warriors, a non-profit group that provides and trains service dogs for American warriors with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury; 95% of the dogs come from rescue shelters. Estimated Value $200 - 300
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