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Albania. An Order of the Black Eagle, 1st Class Gold Grade Merit Medal

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Albania. An Order of the Black Eagle, 1st Class Gold Grade Merit Medal

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Albania. An Order of the Black Eagle, 1st Class Gold Grade Merit Medal

In bronze gilt, measuring 39.2 mm, original ribbon, with traces of gilt remaining on medal rim and gold suspension ring, otherwise extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, maker marked ""Willibald Kluge & Co BERLIN"" on the inside lid, recessed medal bed, case also extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of the Black Eagle was the highest title that could be bestowed on a citizen of the Principality of Albania. The order was established by Prince Weid of Albania on March 26, 1914, on the example of the Prussian Order of the Black Eagle, for merit both civilian and military in nature. The order had a black eagle and around the words ""Besë e bashkim"" (Besa and Union). It came in five classes (Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight) and three medals (Gold, Silver, Bronze). It was discontinued in 1945.

This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.