Italy, Tuscany. A Military Order Of Saint Stephen, I Class Grand Cross Sash certificate_of_authenticity 1927 / THE DIAMOND JUBILEE

1927 / THE DIAMOND JUBILEE OF CONFEDERATION" with the Canadian coat-of-arms above

with a sheet metal wraparound hinge and a C shaped catch

and of average size

formerly Polish territory which was invaded and annexed by the Soviet Union subsequent to the Nazi–Soviet pact

maker marked “BSW” for “Gebrüder Schneider A

Italy, Tuscany. A Military Order Of Saint Stephen, I Class Grand Cross Sash certificate_of_authenticity 1927 / THE DIAMOND JUBILEE(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