Congo Republic. A State Of Katanga Order Of Merit United Republic of bearing machine-embroidered aluminum wire insignia

bearing machine-embroidered aluminum wire insignia

Air mail envelope sent with airship “Hindenburg” on final voyage

unmarked but likely of French manufacture

to all present and yet to come

He embarked Quebec City for England aboard the R

Congo Republic. A State Of Katanga Order Of Merit United Republic of bearing machine-embroidered aluminum wire insigniaIn bronze, measuring 31. 8 mm (w) x 55. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, contact marks, original ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The State of Katanga, also sometimes denoted as the Republic of Katanga, was a breakaway state that proclaimed its independence from the Republic of Congo Lopoldville on July 11, 1960 under Moise Tshombe, leader of the local Confdration des associations tribales du Katanga (CONAKAT) political party (Federation of