Katanga. A Order Of National Merit, Commander’s Badge, By A. Chobillon, Paris, C.1961 Archive with enamel loss to reverse

with enamel loss to reverse centre and general overall wear and loss of paint

Footnote: The medal was awarded to the wounded

The Order of Leopold II is awarded by royal decree and is issued in five classes and three medals: Grand Cross

51mm (93mm including crown suspension)

Katanga. A Order Of National Merit, Commander’s Badge, By A. Chobillon, Paris, C.1961 Archive with enamel loss to reverseBadge in gilt and enamels, with full length of neck ribbon, by A. Chobillon, Paris, width 47mm, in mint condition. Katanga, in the Congo, existed for as an independent state for two and a half years between July 1960 and January 1963. A rare decoration.