Bavaria, Kingdom. A Royal Merit Order Of St. Michael, I Class Grand Cross Sash certificate_of_authenticity Done at Paris

Done at Paris

Pionier Battalion 31

in Package of Issue

consisting of alternating white enameled rays

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Royal Merit Order Of St. Michael, I Class Grand Cross Sash certificate_of_authenticity Done at Paris(Kniglicher Verdienstorden vom heiligen Michael). Instituted in 1693. An early to mid 20th century sash fabricated from silk, incorporating a decorative moir pattern, with a navy blue field flanked by wide deep pink stripes on either side, a large rosette backed by a ribbon tie sewn in place near the bottom end for the placement of the badge, measuring 102 mm wide x 810 mm in length, vibrant colours, intact stitching, extremely fine. Footnote: The