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Auction 55 15-16 Oct 2022
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KATANGA
Order of National Merit of Katanga
Grand Cross Set of the order. Sash Badge, 84x48 mm in gilt Silver with white enameled cross (thin, hairlines) flanked by green enameled rays, superimposed by a four pointed star flanked by a white enameled St. Andrew cross, charged with a shield at the colours of Katanga, rectangular upper loop with hinged, green enameled, oval laurel wreath and round suspension ring, with original full-length sash. Breast Star made of chiseled silver and green enameled rays, 78 mm, superimposed by a centre, identical to the sash badge, concave reverse with "frosted" finish, broad, vertical pin and two side hooks, in the original, dark brown case of issue. A very rare group of the short-lived (July 1960 - January 1963) Republic of Katanga, extremely fine condition. I-/I RR!
Estimate: 4500 - 9000 EUR
Order of National Merit of Katanga
Grand Cross Set of the order. Sash Badge, 84x48 mm in gilt Silver with white enameled cross (thin, hairlines) flanked by green enameled rays, superimposed by a four pointed star flanked by a white enameled St. Andrew cross, charged with a shield at the colours of Katanga, rectangular upper loop with hinged, green enameled, oval laurel wreath and round suspension ring, with original full-length sash. Breast Star made of chiseled silver and green enameled rays, 78 mm, superimposed by a centre, identical to the sash badge, concave reverse with "frosted" finish, broad, vertical pin and two side hooks, in the original, dark brown case of issue. A very rare group of the short-lived (July 1960 - January 1963) Republic of Katanga, extremely fine condition. I-/I RR!
Estimate: 4500 - 9000 EUR