Central African Republic. An Order Of Operation Bokassa, Grand Cross, C. 1976 Auction Budak and other high ranking

Budak and other high ranking Ustasha Leaders wore these type of collar tabs on their uniforms

It measures 155 mm (w) x 208 mm (h)

marked LGB STERLING

The cap band itself is constructed of dark dark green “Flaschengrün” wool with a very even feel

measuring 28 mm x 17 mm

Central African Republic. An Order Of Operation Bokassa, Grand Cross, C. 1976 Auction Budak and other high rankingInstituted November 19, 1970 by Jean Bedel Bokassa. 1976 1979 Issue. A Grand Cross badge composed of silver gilt presenting a ten point red enamelled star with white enamelled sections with ball finials at 12, 2, 4, 7 and 10 oclock, with green enamelled laurel wreath segments in each quadrant, the obverse center depicts a bust of Bokassa on a blue enamelled field surrounded by a green enamelled ring inscribed S. M. I BOKASSA 1er EMPIRE CENTRAFRICAIN