The Medals of The Republic of Zaire (RZ) (1965-1997)

Military Cross, Cross of Bravery with Operation Shaba (Katanga) clasp*, Commemorative Medal for Operation Shaba (Katanga) & Order of Civic Merit

*The Cross of Bravery normally carries the inscription "R.Z." on the reverse, but an example has been located by Frederic de Perier, a French medal dealer, with a "R.D.C." reverse.



Special Attachments for French Paraatroopers


Order of Agricultural Merit, Order of Arts Science and Letters Merit, Order of Sport Merit & 20th Anniversary of the Revolution Medal


Medal of Conjugal Merit



Medal of Maternal Merit


25th Anniversary of the Battle of Kamanyola

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