Exceptional diplomatic gift from the Sultanate of Oman, presented to a French national responsible for foreign affairs.
I personally know its provenance.
Gold-colored commemorative plaque offered by the Sultan’s Armed Forces Museum, located in Muscat, Oman. This prestigious protocol item features a central engraving depicting the museum building—an old fortress (Bait Al Falaj Fort)—topped with the official emblem of the Omani Armed Forces: a khanjar (traditional curved dagger) set over two crossed rifles, surrounded by a laurel wreath and topped with a royal crown. Inscriptions appear in both Arabic and English.
Technical details:
Diameter: 15 cm
Material: gold-colored metal (likely brass or an alloy with a gold-finish)
Presentation: red velvet case
Languages: Arabic (متحف قوات السلطان المسلحة), English (“Sultan’s Armed Forces Museum”)
Origin: Sultanate of Oman
Use: diplomatic gift presented to official visitors or institutional partners
Historical context:
The Sultan’s Armed Forces Museum showcases the military history of Oman, from pre-Islamic times to the modern era. This type of honorific item is typically given during bilateral relations, diplomatic missions, or official visits to the Omani Armed Forces.
Condition: Excellent — a rare object with significant symbolic value.



























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