Austria, Imperial. Four Imperial First War Period Badges

(Kappenabzeichen). A group of four First War period cap badges, including a Schützen (Landwehr) cap badge constructed of silvered metal, the obverse depicts two soldiers and the letter S for Schützen, the reverse presents a vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 31.04 mm (w) x 35.72 mm (h), and in near extremely fine condition. A patriotic badge constructed of three oak leaves bearing the name KARL I., reverse maker marked ARKANZAS BUDAPEST IV. VACI UTCA 23, reverse presents a horizontal pin assembly, measuring 35.91 mm (w) x 32.66 mm (h), and in good condition. An 11th Army cap badge, by Bildhauer Gurschner Wien VII./2, the obverse presents Franz Joseph I and Wilhelm II, inscribed 1914 WELTKRIEG 1915 MIT VEREINTER KRAFT 11.ARMEE (1914 WORLD WAR 1915 JOINED TOGETHER IN STRENGTH! 11TH ARMY), reverse presents vertical pin assembly and maker mark, measuring 25.88 mm (w) x 36.52 mm (h), and in good condition. A circular badge constructed of a red painted centre circle bordered by a black ring, reverse presents a horizontal pinback, maker marked GEBRUDER SCHNEIDER WIEN, measures 35.91 mm in diameter, paint worn off on centre, and in good 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.