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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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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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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Belgium Congo Katanga Mercenary 5th Commando Mike Hoare Hat A
incl. original Badges
Very Rare item

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Katanga Katangese Congo Paratrooper Army cap badge Numbered
Material: steel
Reverse: see photos
This is a Commemorative wing made in the 80s.

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Katanga Katangese Congo mercenaire Army Bullion parachute Para wing
Material: Green cloth embroidered. Wings original made in The Netherlands
Reverse: see photos
Original very rare Wing Badge

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Katanga Congo 1960 qualified Gendarmerie MERCENARY trained Parachute cap badge Numbered
Number: 73 out of 100 ever made
Material: Steel enamel
Reverse: 2 screw bolt fittings
Original very rare Wing Badge

In my personal collection.
Available on request

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ZAIRE Belgium Belgique Congo Kongo Katanga POLICE Beret Badge
Worn between 1960-1963 in Katanga
Material: White steel with enamel. Enamel is partly broken, please see picture
Size: approx. 55 x 53 mm
Fine and very rare original condition
Reverse: please see picture

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ZAIRE Belgium Belgique Congo Kongo Katanga ARMY Beret Badge
Worn between 1960-1963 in Katanga
Material: Golden Gilt steel
Size: approx. 43 x 35 mm
Fine and very rare original condition
Reverse: one pin missing , please see pictures

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