Description
on gray cloth backing
as the actions of the regiment did not meet the criteria for receiving such a medal
" The doctor declared him "Not Fit" for General Service or Garrison Duty for one month
consisting of large sixteen armed silver star
while attempting to reach a comprehensive peace agreement
Congo Republic. A State Of Katanga Order Of Merit certificate_of_authenticity on gray cloth backingIn 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