Zaire, Republic. An Order Of Civil Merit, Iii Class Buy Now inscribed “VIRIBUS UNITIS” (Latin -

inscribed “VIRIBUS UNITIS” (Latin - Stand United)

with adjustable zink loops and buckles

recipients are required to be at least 40 years old

A grouping of three first and second war ribbon bars

Another title but with white letters on dark blue

Zaire, Republic. An Order Of Civil Merit, Iii Class Buy Now inscribed “VIRIBUS UNITIS” (Latin -In bronze gilt, measuring 35 mm (w) x 41. 5 mm (h), contact marks, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, very fine. Footnote: The Republic of Zaire was the name of a sovereign state between 1971 and 1997 in Central Africa that is now known as Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country was a one party totalitarian dictatorship, run by Mobutu Sese Seko and his ruling Popular Movement of the Revolution party. Zaire was established following