Congo, Democratic Republic. A National Order Of The Leopard, Civil, Iii Class Commander, By Arthus Bertrand Buy Now this dagger features a 128

this dagger features a 128 mm nickel-plated steel blade

the maker mark double stamped

1939 and signed by proxy for General der Flieger Sperrle by a Lieutenant Colonel and Regiment Commander

and a Long Service Medal ribbon

1897 - January 14

Congo, Democratic Republic. A National Order Of The Leopard, Civil, Iii Class Commander, By Arthus Bertrand Buy Now this dagger features a 128Ordre national du Lopard. Instituted in 1966. Type I (1967 1971). In silver with red, white and blue enamels, marked with a wreath above the maker mark "A. B. & Co" (Arthus Bertrand) and marked "800" (silver) on the loop, measuring 47. 5 mm (w) x 76. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its star suspension, flaking evident in the red enamels on the star point at 12 o''clock on both sides, otherwise, the enamels are intact, without ribbon, near extremely fine.