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"A Bavarian Royal Merit Order of St. Michael Service Cross with Crown (Bayerisch-Königlicher Verdienstorden vom heiligen Michael); 1887-1918, silver cross pattée; with a silver oval center applique depicting St. Michael slaying a dragon - his shield reads “Quis Ut Deus” (Latin - Who [is] like God?); the reverse with a round silver applique, reading “Virtuiti” (Latin - Virtue); suspended from a swivel crown suspension; with a horizontally-pierced ball and ring suspension; with its period original tri-fold Austrian ribbon stitched shut using black twill; measuring 37.52 mm (w) X 62.51(h - with crown suspension); weighing 27.6 grams; attractive patina from age; excellent quality and in near mint 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.