Jean-Bédel Bokassa ([ʒɑ̃ bedɛl bɔkasa] ⓘ; 22 February 1921 – 3 November 1996) was a Central African politician and military officer who served as the second president of the Central African …

Operation Bokassa Plaque Crowning of Bokassa (table and wearing versions) Operation Bokassa Medal, Order of Merit, Cross of Military Valor and Medal of Labor

Footnote: This Order was established by Jean-Bédel Bokassa himself, but it was permanently suppressed after he was overthrown in 1979. It was conferred upon Central Africans in …

May 27, 2017 · His Excellency Jean-Bedal Bokassa of the Empire of Central Africa. He wore many orders and decorations and medals too in his magnificent uniforms.

He distinguished himself in the war in Indochina, winning medals and rising to the rank of captain. When French Equatorial Africa gained its independence as the Central African Republic in …

Mar 5, 2022 · Gendarmerie officers escorting Bokassa’s vehicle at the coronation wore camouflage (Type D) with beret [Fig. 44]. These officers wore medals and TAP 51 belts with …

Apr 26, 2011 · The Centrafrican Republic has mainly 2 military award. The first is the Star of Military Merit. This single class award was created on 8 November 1962. During the Empire …

This Order was established by Jean-Bédel Bokassa himself, but it was permanently suppressed after he was overthrown in 1979. It was conferred upon Central Africans in recognition of …

Star of Military Merit; Cross of Military Valour; Medal of Sports Merit; Medal of Honour for the Police; Medal of Courage and Devotion; Medal of Labour; Medal for Mothers; Bronze Medal …

Central African Republic: Order of Operation Bokassa Ordre de l'Opération Bokassa. Ribbon: Red with a green central stripe. Instituted: 19 November 1970. Awarded: For meritorious service to …