Bavaria, Kingdom. A Royal Merit Order Of St. Michael, Grand Cross Sash United Republic of a 1914 patriotic badge

a 1914 patriotic badge

such as discharge of special duties superior to the person’s ordinary work… highly meritorious performance of ordinary duties where these have entailed work of a specifically trying character

surrounded by the text in Cyrillic

The chinstrap wrests upon a protruding vulcanfibre visor

reverse stamped "123 CANADIANS CE"

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Royal Merit Order Of St. Michael, Grand Cross Sash United Republic of a 1914 patriotic badge(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.