British/local made 'white metal 'sand cast' Arab Legion head-dress badge

This is a perfect example of a wartime/early post war local made white metal 'sand cast' Arab Legion head dress badge. During World War II, the Arab Legion took part in the British war effort against pro-Axis forces in the Middle East Theatre. By then the force had grown to 1,600 men. The Legion, part of Iraqforce, contributed significantly in the Anglo-Iraqi War and in the Syria-Lebanon campaign, the two decisive early victories for the Allies. By 1956 the Arab Legion had been transformed into the Jordanian Army but the Army retained much of its British heritage. The traditions of the Arab Legion are maintained to this day by a ceremonial Arab Legion mounted troop. The badge is in a perfect slightly used condtion comes with its full-length, typically shaped pin and functional catch.

Code: 50348