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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Zaire Congo-Brazzaville Kepi Hat with MPR and Police Badge 1967
Incl. original MPR and Police Badge
Very Rare original item

In my personal collection.
Available on request

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The MPR badge refers to the emblem of the Mouvement Populaire de la Révolution (MPR), the ruling party of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire) under Joseph-Désiré Mobutu.
The MPR was founded in 1967 and became the sole legal party in 1974, playing a dominant role in the country’s political landscape until Mobutu’s ousting in 1997.
The MPR badge is a visual symbol of the party’s power and influence. The party’s official ideology was officially anti-communist, anti-capitalist, and centrist, according to Wikipedia.
The MPR, with Mobutu at its helm, was instrumental in shaping the political and social landscape of the country, including implementing policies like “authenticity” and renaming cities. The MPR’s dominance ended with Mobutu’s fall from power.

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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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Belgium Congo Katanga Mercenary 5th Commando Mike Hoare Hat
incl. original Badge
US made. Cia was active during this period in Congo/Katanga.
Very Rare and original item

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Belgium Congo Katanga 10th Commando Mike Hoare
Beret Badge
Very Rare item
Sorry not in stock anymore

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