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ULTRA RARE IRAQ/KUWAIT HISTORY - 1993 PRESIDENTIAL ORDER TO RETURN KUWAITI GOVERNMENT ARCHIVE - SIGNED BY SADDAM HUSSEIN
This is an extraordinarily rare and historically significant authentic document from the Republic of Iraq, dated May 19, 1993. It is an official Presidential Order typed on official letterhead, featuring the handwritten signature of the late President Saddam Hussein. This specific document is a crucial piece of modern Middle Eastern history, directly related to the aftermath of the Gulf War.
Details & Text Translation:
The document features the official crest of the Republic of Iraq (the Eagle of Saladin) at the top right, with the text below reading "Presidency of the Republic / The President." The main body contains a specific, high-level directive.
The core text translates directly as:
"The Revolutionary Command Council has decided to return a large part of the archive of the Kuwaiti government, in the presence of a representative from the United Nations and the International Red Cross."
Below this decision is the distinct, handwritten signature of Saddam Hussein.
It is dated: 19 / 5 / 1993.
Historical Significance:
This document provides irrefutable primary-source evidence of a pivotal diplomatic action taken by the Iraqi government years after the Gulf War. It documents the formal process of returning sensitive state archives seized during the occupation of Kuwait, highlighting the involvement of major international bodies (UN and Red Cross). For historians, museum curators, and serious collectors of diplomatic, military, or Middle Eastern political history, this is a centerpiece item.
Condition:
The document is in good vintage condition, appropriate for its 30-year age. It shows minimal yellowing and remains crisp. There are two standard file hole-punches on the left margin, which was standard administrative practice. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to assess the condition item is sold "as-is." Given the signature and the highly specific historical content, it is a premium piece. The buyer is responsible for their own due diligence regarding the authentication of the signature and document. No third-party certification is provided unless specifically negotiated.
Shipping:
This document will be treated with the utmost care. It will be shipped flat, secured between rigid materials, and placed inside a waterproof sleeve within a sturdy mailer to ensure it arrives in its current pristine condition. Full insurance and tracking are included.
