Germany, Bavaria. A Royal Merit Order Of St. Michael, I Class Grand Cross Sash Newly Listed only pin remains gilded

only pin remains gilded

maker marked “Klotz und Kienast” on reverse

In bronze with a copper-coloured gilt

before rejoining No

In 1942 from their base in Augusta

Germany, Bavaria. A Royal Merit Order Of St. Michael, I Class Grand Cross Sash Newly Listed only pin remains gilded(Kniglicher Verdienstorden vom hl. Michael). Instituted in 1837. An early 20th Century Sash section, fabricated from silk, incorporating a decorative moir pattern, with a wide royal blue field flanked by pinkish red stripes on either side, a large bow tied rosette sewn in place near the bottom end for the placement of the badge, measuring 101 mm wide x 315 mm in length, vibrant colours, intact stitching, extremely fine. This offering is a part of the