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BADEN – DRESS SASH – OFFICER

SKU: 15-658

$295.00

This is an officer’s dress sash from the Grand Duchy of Baden. The sash is complete with all attachments. The sash is in excellent condition and ready to mount on a Baden officer’s tunic or for display.

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This is an officer’s dress sash from the Grand Duchy of Baden. The sash is complete with all attachments. The sash is in excellent condition and ready to mount on a Baden officer’s tunic or for display.

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This is an officer’s dress sash from the Grand Duchy of Baden. The sash is complete with all attachments. The sash is in excellent condition and ready to mount on a Baden officer’s tunic or for display.

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