National Order of the Leopard, Military Division, Knight

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  • National Order of the Leopard, Military Division, Knight (1966-1977, 1997-) Obverse
  • National Order of the Leopard, Military Division, Knight (1966-1977, 1997-) Reverse
  • National Order of the Leopard, Military Division, Knight (1966-1977, 1997-) Obverse
  • National Order of the Leopard, Military Division, Knight (1966-1977, 1997-) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • date of institution
    May 24, 1966
  • remarks
    It is uncertain if there are differences between the decorations awarded in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1966-1977 and those awarded after 1997.

History


The National Order of the Leopard was established by the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1966, and it continued to be awarded in the Republic of Zaire from 1977-1997. It is currently awarded by the Democratic Republic - whose President acts as the Grand Master - in recognition of meritorious services rendered to the nation.

There are two versions of the Order that differ in design and inscription according to the time period in which they were awarded. The first version, awarded in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1966-1977, and again since 1997, features blue enamel and a blue ribbon. The reverse inscription translates to "Democratic Republic of the Congo, Order of the Leopard." The second version was awarded in the Republic of Zaire from 1977-1997 and features green enamel and a green ribbon. The reverse inscription translates to "Republic of Zaire, Order of the Leopard." Both versions have an obverse inscription that translates to "Peace, Justice, Labour."

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  • Composition

    Silvered/Gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: PAIX JUSTICE TRAVAIL Rev: REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO ORDRE DU LEOPARD

  • Size

    45mm

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  • Composition

    Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: PAIX JUSTICE TRAVAIL Rev: REPUBLIQUE DU CONGO ORDRE DU LEOPARD

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    45mm

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