AN HISTORIC DISPLAY OF MILITARY SASHES, HAVING BELONGED TO EMPEROR MAXIMILAIN I OF MEXICO, CIRCA 1860
AN HISTORIC DISPLAY OF MILITARY SASHES, HAVING BELONGED TO EMPEROR MAXIMILAIN I OF MEXICO, CIRCA 1860

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AN HISTORIC DISPLAY OF MILITARY SASHES, HAVING BELONGED TO EMPEROR MAXIMILAIN I OF MEXICO, CIRCA 1860
Representing: The Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle; The Portuguese Order of the Three Bands; The Brazilian Order of the Southern Cross; and The Siam Order of Chula Chom Klao, one appears to be The Bavarian Order of St. Hurbert, the others are difficult to catagorically identify. The nine sashes are delicately sewn to royal-blue felt covering, which in turn is embellished with a rope and tassles
72 inches (183 cms.) x 48 inches (122 cms.) (9)

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