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The conversation shifts from traumatic events to tangible relics from the war. One notable artifact brought into the discussion is Saddam Hussein's iconic hat—a brocade numbered Mouser hat given to the veteran by Hussein’s tailor. Such items serve as stark reminders of the larger-than-life personas and violent chapters that the veteran encountered. He expresses a sense of irony about possessing items closely tied to Saddam, especially as Hussein's downfall coincided with the veteran's own departure from Iraq.