As-Salam al-Malaki explained

وتحية رويال
Transcription:As-Salam al-Malaki
English Title:Peace be upon the King
Alt Title:"The Royal Salute"
Prefix:Former national
Composer:A. Chaffon
Successor:"Mawtini"
Sound:Former Iraqi national anthem, 1924-1958.oga

"As-Salam al-Malaki" (literally "Peace be upon the King") was the former national anthem of Kingdom of Iraq from 1924 to 1958. It was a Royal Salute.

History

It was composed by Iraqi Army Band director Lieutenant A. Chaffon in 1924, a British military officer.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Iraq (1924-1958) – nationalanthems.info.