Katanga. A Order Of National Merit, Commander’s Badge, By A. Chobillon, Paris, C.1961 Auction Archive then being named Chief Yeoman

then being named Chief Yeoman of Signals in May 1903

A First War 86th Machine Gun Battalion Cap Badge: In browning copper

the reverse inscribed “Der Tapferkeit” (For Bravery)

including a large and exceptionally well-detailed case

this dagger is in very fine condition

Katanga. A Order Of National Merit, Commander’s Badge, By A. Chobillon, Paris, C.1961 Auction Archive then being named Chief YeomanBadge 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.