Original Iraq War Saddam Hussein Silver Plated Formal Hexagonal Pattern Spoon with Iraq Coat of Arms - Manufactured by Christofle of France Miscellaneous Gun Parts then 1st lieutenant on December

then 1st lieutenant on December 15th 1942

also included are copies of his Service Record to discharge on June 1st

The original holster is in very solid condition with obvious wear typical of a WWII leather holster

which is also stamped on the magazine housing

The finish is however quite worn

Original Iraq War Saddam Hussein Silver Plated Formal Hexagonal Pattern Spoon with Iraq Coat of Arms - Manufactured by Christofle of France Miscellaneous Gun Parts then 1st lieutenant on DecemberOriginal 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