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    Zaire/Congo - Ordre National du Zaïre


    JapanX

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    This one was established on December 2, 1968.
    It has five classes
    Grand Cordon
    Grand Officier
    Commandeur
    Officier
    Chevalier
    Order had military and civilian division for services to the state.
    Swords are added to the orders that are issued for military service.
    This is how Grand Cordon from P. De Greef, Bruxelles from my collection looks like
    Badge
    Obverse
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    Interesting information gives us this site http://www.themedalhound.com/drc/noz.html

    De Greef of Brussels made the Civilian Division version. Arthus Bertrand of Paris made the Military Division version. As the relationship between Mobutu and the Belgian authorities chilled, the contract for the manufacture of Zaire's medals was moved to the French firm. In part this also was done to recognize France's support during the internal insurrections in Zaire.

    Hmmmm...

    But what we will do then with De Greef breast stars with swords :whistle:

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    Massive set Nick!--in every sense of the word. Will check mine [in a few days] to see if it bears the "V" mark. Quality of enamel work is low sometimes resulting in 'pop-out' although gilding usually excellent. These are not easily found--congratulations!

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