Zaire, Republic. An Order Of Civic Merit, III Class GTRexclude Footnote: Predominant historian Frank Heukemes

Footnote: Predominant historian Frank Heukemes

the exterior metal hinge is seized due to corrosion

measuring 96 mm (w) x 47 mm (h)

In die-stamped bronzed zinc

as well as a Waffen-SS “Totenkopf” (dead’s head) insignia

Zaire, Republic. An Order Of Civic Merit, III Class GTRexclude Footnote: Predominant historian Frank HeukemesIn bronze, measuring 34. 8 mm (w) x 42. 7 mm (h), very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Republic of Zaire was the name of a sovereign state between 1971 and 1997 in Central Africa that is now known as Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country was a one party totalitarian dictatorship, run by Mobutu Sese Seko and his ruling Popular Movement of the Revolution party. Zaire was established following Mobutu's seizure