Luxembourg, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Oak Crown, I Class Grand Cross Sash

(Ordre de la Couronne de Chene). Instituted in 1841. A mind 20th Century Sash fabricated from silk, incorporating a decorative moiré pattern, with a pale yellow field throughout and incorporating three green stripes, one in the center and one on either side of the centre stripe, a large bow-tie with a brass loop sewn in place near the bottom end for the placement of the badge, measuring 100 mm wide x 770 mm in length, vibrant colours, intact stitching, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of the Oak Crown was established in 1841 by Grand Duke William II, who was also King of the Netherlands. At that time, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Kingdom of the Netherlands were in personal union, in which both nations shared the same person as their respectivehead of state, though remaining as two distinct and independent nations. Although the order was legally a Luxembourgish honour, it was often used by William II and his successor, King-Grand Duke William III, as a house order of the Nassau dynasty to reward Dutch subjects, beyond the control of the Dutch government. It is awarded for civil and military services and for artistic achievement, in five grades: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight, along with gilt, silver and bronze medals.

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.