A rare Belgium Congo ‘Chefferie Indigene’ Native Chief’s Badge 1909-1934, as issued by King Albert 1st.
Belgium Congo ‘Chefferie Indigene’ Native Chief’s Badge 1909-1934, silvered-brass, 70 mm in diameter, fitted with a suspension loop and original chain for wearing. .
Condition: Good Very Fine.
After the exposure of the Congo atrocities by E.D. Morel and Roger Casement, King Leopold II ceded his Independent State to Belgium in 1908. His CHEFFERIE INDIGENE medals were continued with modified designs under Belgian administration.
