Middle East military medals, Oman and United Arab Emirates
Key Information:
• Set of 2 medals
• Countries: Oman, United Arab Emirates
• Oman: Peace Medal of Sultan Qaboos
• UAE: Kuwait Liberation Medal
• Period: Late 20th century
• Diameters approx.: 36.05 mm and 38.37 mmMedal Design:
Oman Medal
Obverse inscription: سلام قابوس بن سعيد
Translation: Peace – Qaboos bin Said
Design shows two hands holding a dove, symbolizing peace.
Reverse inscription: السلطان قابوس بن سعيد سلطان عمان
Translation: Sultan Qaboos bin Said, Sultan of Oman
Ribbon: green center with beige edges.
United Arab Emirates Medal
Reverse inscription: تحرير الكويت ١٢ شعبان ١٤١١هـ ٢٦ فبراير ١٩٩١م
Translation: Liberation of Kuwait 12 Sha'ban 1411 AH 26 February 1991
Obverse design shows the map of Kuwait with the national emblem and sunburst background.
Ribbon with multiple colored stripes representing coalition forces during the Gulf War.
Condition:
• For condition, please refer to the pictures
• Original ribbons present
• Signs of age and wear visible
• Some fraying to ribbon edges
• All dimensions are approx.Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Kuwait Liberation Medal issued by the United Arab Emirates commemorates the liberation of Kuwait during the Gulf War in 1991 and was awarded to coalition military personnel.
The Omani medal commemorates the rule of Sultan Qaboos and symbolizes peace.
Summary:
A collectible Middle Eastern medal set including an Omani Peace Medal associated with Sultan Qaboos and the United Arab Emirates Kuwait Liberation Medal commemorating the 1991 Gulf War.