International. A Partial Grand Cross Blue Silk Sash Auction following the Eighth International Conference

following the Eighth International Conference of Red Cross Societies in London in 1907

after being caught in a mis-directed artillery barrage fired by the Spanish Blue Division

with period Spanish eagle on the centre

the obverse top bears two upwards facing crossed swords

On 13 January 1916

International. A Partial Grand Cross Blue Silk Sash Auction following the Eighth International ConferenceA 20th century dark blue silk sash, with large bow and brass clip for order attachment, measures 460 mm in total length, 135 mm width across the bow, lightly creased and slightly discoloured, textured tasselled ends, remains very fine. A lovely ribbon to enhance the presentation of multiple orders (Order of the Garter, Finnish Order of the White Rose, Portuguese Order of the Tower and the Sword, etc.).