Diplomatic Gift From Oman - Armed Forces Museum

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.