Germany, Duchy Of Nassau. A Merit Order Of Adolph Of Nassau, I Class Grand Cross Sash Hold (Trommelschere)

(Trommelschere)

the reverse with a standard double-claw prongs and stamped catch

Dupont of Wilmington

a “cut-out” example without a pebbled background

Germany, Duchy Of Nassau. A Merit Order Of Adolph Of Nassau, I Class Grand Cross Sash Hold (Trommelschere)(Ordre de Mrite civil et militaire dAdolphe de Nassau). Instituted 1858. A mid 20th century sash fabricated from silk, incorporating a decorative moir pattern, with a navy blue field flanked by yellow stripes at the edges, a band sewn in place near the bottom end for the placement of the badge, measuring 100 mm wide x 940 mm in length, vibrant colours, intact stitching, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Civil and Military Merit of Adolph of