Katanga - Flag - Katanga militaire vlag
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A cotton Katanga military flag, 149 × 89 cm, in good used condition with slight discolouration.
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Description from the seller
Flag of the state of Katanga, the short-lived seceded state in the south of the former Belgian Congo, which existed during the Congo Crisis from 1960 to 1963.
The flag was officially introduced in 1960 and is recognizable by the diagonal division in red and white, with a broad green stripe between. In the white field there are three red Katangan crosses (croisettes). These crosses are based on the traditional copper cross-shaped coins used in Katanga and refer to the region's great mineral wealth.
Katanga proclaimed independence on 11 July 1960 under the leadership of Moïse Tshombe. The secession occurred shortly after Congo's independence from Belgium and led to an armed conflict that became part of the wider Congo Crisis. Katanga had its own military and air force units during this period and made use of foreign military support, including European mercenaries.
The flag is in nice used condition with light discoloration
Dimensions: 149 x 89 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 TranslateFlag of the state of Katanga, the short-lived seceded state in the south of the former Belgian Congo, which existed during the Congo Crisis from 1960 to 1963.
The flag was officially introduced in 1960 and is recognizable by the diagonal division in red and white, with a broad green stripe between. In the white field there are three red Katangan crosses (croisettes). These crosses are based on the traditional copper cross-shaped coins used in Katanga and refer to the region's great mineral wealth.
Katanga proclaimed independence on 11 July 1960 under the leadership of Moïse Tshombe. The secession occurred shortly after Congo's independence from Belgium and led to an armed conflict that became part of the wider Congo Crisis. Katanga had its own military and air force units during this period and made use of foreign military support, including European mercenaries.
The flag is in nice used condition with light discoloration
Dimensions: 149 x 89 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
Katanga militaire vlag
Condition
Good
Country of origin
Katanga
Material
Cotton
