Congo, Republic. A National Order of Zaire, Grand Cordon Auction the reverse with a matching

the reverse with a matching oval centerpiece dated “1883” in gilt

"The New York Times" : "The devastations in London and southern England surpass everything hitherto witnessed

After returning to the Eastern Front

the obverse bears the monogram of King George V

on Military ribbon with pinback

Congo, Republic. A National Order of Zaire, Grand Cordon Auction the reverse with a matchingInstituted December 2, 1968. A Grand Cordon Badge, in silver gilt and enamels, featuring a white and red armed star, the obverse medallion in green with the inscription PAIX TRAVAIL JUSTICE, the reverse medallion in gilt inscribed REPUBLIQUE DU ZAIRE ORDRE DU ZAIRE, with surmounting star suspension, measures 72. 9 mm (w) x 113. 2 mm (inclusive of suspension), weighs 101. 1 grams, enamels intact, light gilt wear, remains very fine.