Vintage Military Raft Race Presentation Paddle, Iraq, 1991

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Military Raft Race Presentation Paddle, Northern Iraq, 1991 Material: Pine wood A distinctive military presentation paddle commemorating a raft race … Read more Military Raft Race Presentation Paddle, Northern Iraq, 1991 Material: Pine wood A distinctive military presentation paddle commemorating a raft race held in Northern Iraq in 1991. Made from pine and retaining its original painted decoration, the paddle records the results of the military competition. The inscription identifies the US Marines as taking first place, French Paratroopers in second, and a combined British, Kurdish and US crew in third place. Further painted inscriptions reference other participating military teams, including British Commandos, Dutch Army and Italian competitors, giving the piece considerable interest as a piece of military and sporting memorabilia connected with the period. The paddle remains an unusual commemorative object, combining military history with the tradition of presentation and sporting trophies. Dimensions: Length: 118.1 cm Width: 10.2 cm at widest point Weight: Approximately 1.5 kg Date of Manufacture: 1991 Period: Late 20th Century Style: Military / Folk Art See less