Congo-Kinshasa - Flag - 5e Commando
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This 95 × 60 cm unit flag bears the inscription “5e Commando” and is from Congo-Kinshasa.
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5 Commando ANC (Armée Nationale Congolaise) flag led by Major "Mad Mike" Hoare from the Congo crisis period, the 1960s. This elite mercenary unit consisted largely of volunteers/mercenaries from Belgium, South Africans, Britons, and Rhodesians, and played an important role in the fighting in Congo in the 1960s-70s. Active against the Simba rebels. Known for operations such as Operation Dragon Rouge (Stanleyville). Although Mike Hoare is often mentioned, there were also Belgian officers, including Peeters, involved in later phases and sub-units.
dimensions: 95 x 60 cm
Seller's Story
Hasenbos Militaria has been a trusted name in the world of militaria for over 50 years. What started as Piet Hasenbos's personal collection grew into a specialized family business with broad expertise in military objects from various eras and countries.
Piet wanted to turn his passion into his profession, and for years traveled to fairs at home and abroad to share his knowledge and trade militaria. In 2006, his daughter Charito Hasenbos joined the company, and since 2025, his granddaughter Danique has also been actively involved.
Translated by Google Translate5 Commando ANC (Armée Nationale Congolaise) flag led by Major "Mad Mike" Hoare from the Congo crisis period, the 1960s. This elite mercenary unit consisted largely of volunteers/mercenaries from Belgium, South Africans, Britons, and Rhodesians, and played an important role in the fighting in Congo in the 1960s-70s. Active against the Simba rebels. Known for operations such as Operation Dragon Rouge (Stanleyville). Although Mike Hoare is often mentioned, there were also Belgian officers, including Peeters, involved in later phases and sub-units.
dimensions: 95 x 60 cm
Seller's Story
Hasenbos Militaria has been a trusted name in the world of militaria for over 50 years. What started as Piet Hasenbos's personal collection grew into a specialized family business with broad expertise in military objects from various eras and countries.
Piet wanted to turn his passion into his profession, and for years traveled to fairs at home and abroad to share his knowledge and trade militaria. In 2006, his daughter Charito Hasenbos joined the company, and since 2025, his granddaughter Danique has also been actively involved.
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Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Title/inscription
5e Commando
Condition
5th Commando flag Kinshasa
Country of origin
Congo-Kinshasa
Height
60 cm
Width
95 cm
