Italy, Tuscany. A Military Order Of Saint Stephen, I Class Grand Cross Sash Hold (Deutsche Armee Koppelschloss)

(Deutsche Armee Koppelschloss)

САВА IV

including a black-and-white photograph of the bearer

stamped "FS" and "107" ("FS" indicating the manufacturer

1890 by Emperor Meiji "in commemoration of Jimmu Tennō

Italy, Tuscany. A Military Order Of Saint Stephen, I Class Grand Cross Sash Hold (Deutsche Armee Koppelschloss)(Sacro Militare Ordine di Santo Stefano Papa e Martire). Instituted in 1554. A mid 20th Century sash ordered by Dr. Goodwin for this particular order. Fabricated from silk, incorporating a decorative moir pattern, with a bright red field throughout, a band sewn in place near the bottom end with a ribbon tie for the placement of the badge, measuring 99 mm wide x 820 mm in length, vibrant colour, intact stitching, extremely fine. Footnote: The Military