Katanga Zaire Battle of Kolwezi Operation Bonite Operation Leopard 1978 French 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment Plaque
Size plaque : 320 x 210 x 25 mm
Material: hand carved wood
Reverse: See Photo
Unique Piece of History

Box : Plaquettes

The story
Battle of Kolwezi 1978

The Battle of Kolwezi also known as Operation Bonite or Operation Leopard was a successful airborne operation in May 1978, by the second  2e REP (Foreign Parachute Regiment) of the French Foreign Legion.

It took place in Zaire, current the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa. The operation’s task was to rescue over two thousand European hostages captured by local left-wing Rebels.

After the execution of this successful operation, the 2nd REP gained much respect worldwide and became very popular.

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Belgium Congo Mercenary Bob Denard 6 Counterinsurgency Commando Shoulder Badges SET
Material: Red Cloth
2 pieces
Original Rare items!

Box: Katanga

History:

6 Commando was a mercenary unit of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (the Congolese National Army) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that trained as commando.
It specialized in counterinsurgency, direct action behind enemy lines, irregular warfare, long-range penetration, special reconnaissance, and tracking the enemy to combat or gathering intelligence.

Formation and organization
6 Commando was formed in August 1964 from mercenaries originally recruited in France, Belgium and Italy for 5_Commando_(Democratic Republic of the Congo).
They were initially under command of Lt. Col. Lamouline, a regular Belgian officer and subsequently led by French mercenary, Bob_Denard.
6 Commando members are trained to be capable of commando equivalents, their abilities were no different from the previously established 4 Commando and 5 Commando.

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Angola Portugese Lizard Camo KIKO Cap Casquette size 60
Material: Cloth Camo.
Size: 60
Condition: please see photo’s
Fine and very rare original Kiko without nek part.

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Belgium Congo Mercenary Bob Denard 6 Counterinsurgency Commando Arm Patch Badge
Material: Cloth
Size approx.: 100 x 20 mm
Original Rare item!

Box: Katanga

History:

6 Commando was a mercenary unit of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (the Congolese National Army) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that trained as commando.
It specialized in counterinsurgency, direct action behind enemy lines, irregular warfare, long-range penetration, special reconnaissance, and tracking the enemy to combat or gathering intelligence.

Formation and organization
6 Commando was formed in August 1964 from mercenaries originally recruited in France, Belgium and Italy for 5_Commando_(Democratic Republic of the Congo).
They were initially under command of Lt. Col. Lamouline, a regular Belgian officer and subsequently led by French mercenary, Bob_Denard.
6 Commando members are trained to be capable of commando equivalents, their abilities were no different from the previously established 4 Commando and 5 Commando.

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Congo Zaire Army 31th Parachute Brigade Commando Red Beret with Badge
Material: Cloth
Size: 53
Conditions: please see photo
Rare item

Box: Berets

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Congo Mercenaries Belgian Katanga Gendarmerie Police Jungle Hat with insignia 1959
incl. original Badge
Inside of the hat is red and numbered
Very Rare and original item

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Zaire Army Officers Para Commando Wing Drago Paris
Material: Dark steel
Size: approx. 77 mm x 45 mm
Fine and original condition.
Reverse: original lug fitting, please see photo

Box: 235-275

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ZAIRE Belgique Congo Army Jumping Certificate Instructor Para Commando Wing
Material: Golden Gilt steel
Size: approx. 76.5 mm x 42 mm
Fine and original condition. Mounting pin is easy to remove
Reverse: please see picture

Box: 235-275

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Congo Katanga katangaise gendarmerie Police Officer shoulder epaulette SET
Material: Red cloth
Reverse: see photos
Original very rare Set of Shoulders epaulette from Katanga!

Box_ Katanga

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Congo Katanga katangaise gendarmerie Police Officer shoulder boards SET
Material: Red cloth
Reverse: see photos
Original very rare Set of Shoulders boards from Katanga!

Box_ Katanga

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