Bavaria, Kingdom. A Royal Merit Order Of St. Michael, Grand Cross Sash Hold 34mm (x54mm including crown suspension)

34mm (x54mm including crown suspension)

42 hangers being visible on this photo

surmounted by the five-pointed bronze star

A Rare Macedonian VMRO Freedom or Death Merit Badge

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Royal Merit Order Of St. Michael, Grand Cross Sash Hold 34mm (x54mm including crown suspension)(Kniglicher Verdienstorden vom hl. Michael). Instituted 16 February 1837. (1877 1918 Issue). A fine early 20th century sash fabricated from silk incorporating a decorative moir pattern, with a wide Pink field flanked by royal blue stripes on either side, a large bow tied rosette sewn in place near the bottom end for the placement of the badge, measuring 10 cm (w) x 80. 5 cm in length, vibrant colours, intact stitching, extremely fine.