Original Iraq War Saddam Hussein Silver Plated Formal Hexagonal Pattern Spoon with Iraq Coat of Arms - Manufactured by Christofle of France British Uniform The markings on the lock

The markings on the lock are somewhat faded

The blade profile is similar to some examples of the Indian tulwar

all the words are written in a spelling which is to be read like English

with mortar offered in great condition

There is just a ghost of maker mark on the back

Original Iraq War Saddam Hussein Silver Plated Formal Hexagonal Pattern Spoon with Iraq Coat of Arms - Manufactured by Christofle of France British Uniform The markings on the lockOriginal Items: Very Few Available. During the invasion of Iraq in 2003, U. S. soldiers captured and occupied Saddam Hussein's palaces. Much of the State Silver was taken by soldiers as "spoils of war" and brought back to the United States. However, some of it remained in Iraq, some was later returned, and those pieces were auctioned off by the Iraqi government many years later. These particular spoons were obtained recently through Al Finjan Antiques