Bronze military collar badge depicting crossed swords and khanjar (traditional Omani dagger) from the Sultan of Oman's Armed Forces

This insignia represents the Sultan of Oman's Armed Forces, established in the early 1970s following Sultan Qaboos bin Said's ascension to power in 1970. The crossed swords and khanjar (curved dagger) are powerful symbols of Omani heritage and military tradition, with the khanjar being a national emblem featured on Oman's flag and coat of arms. Such badges were worn on military uniforms as collar insignia to denote service branch and affiliation. Military insignia collectors and historians of Middle Eastern armed forces find these badges particularly appealing for their distinctive design and connection to Oman's modern military history. The pieces are valued by collectors of military memorabilia, particularly those specializing in Gulf States armed forces regalia, Commonwealth-influenced military traditions, and 20th-century Middle Eastern history. The craftsmanship and symbolic significance make these badges desirable additions to military collections.