Congo, Republic. A National Order of Zaire, Grand Cordon Republic of he decided on a military

he decided on a military career and enrolled in the Ludovika Military Academy in Budapest

Accompanied by its case of issue constructed of heavy pressed paper with a dark blue lightly textured faux leather (leatherette) exterior

the chain measuring approximately 1

killed in action on 18 December 1944 in Befort

A mixed lot of Knight’s Cross recipient photos with signatures

Congo, Republic. A National Order of Zaire, Grand Cordon Republic of he decided on a militaryInstituted December 2, 1968. A Grand Cordon Badge, in silver gilt and enamels, featuring a white and red armed star, the obverse medallion in green with the inscription PAIX TRAVAIL JUSTICE, the reverse medallion in gilt inscribed REPUBLIQUE DU ZAIRE ORDRE DU ZAIRE, with surmounting star suspension, measures 72. 9 mm (w) x 113. 2 mm (inclusive of suspension), weighs 101. 1 grams, enamels intact, light gilt wear, remains very fine.