BRUXELLES. 5,75% Inhaberobligation DM 5000, printer proof. purple. Central fold. SABENA was formed in 1920, taking this name in 1923. The company has always been the national flag-carrier of Belgium. Being in financial difficulties since the 1980s, Sabena underwent several reorganisations and was declared bankrupt someyears ago. Succeeded by Brussels Airlines. Part of a 40 million German Marks loan. Never seen issued.