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(Statuten für den Kaiserlich Oesterreichischen Franz Joseph-Orden). This is an extremely well-preserved volume of statutes of the Franz Joseph Order. It is constructed of a heavy card stock binding with a faux dark blue leather exterior, with a gold embossed inscription of “STATUTEN FÜR DEN KAISERLICH OESTERREICHISCHEN FRANZ JOSEPH-ORDEN” (“STATUTES FOR THE IMPERIAL AUSTRIAN FRANZ JOSEPH ORDER”) on the cover. The book features 22 pages with details of the provisions of the order, including its classes and how it may be worn by a recipient. It also includes four pages with full-colour, captioned illustrations of the various decorations of the order, with each page separated by a wax paper divider. While the book lacks publisher information, it features remarks by Emperor Franz Joseph dated 23 March 1908. The book measures 268 mm (w) x 350 mm (h). With the exception of some minor, age-appropriate material fatigue, it is in extremely fine condition.
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.
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