Hawai'i, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Companion's Badge, by Kretly, Paris, c.1885

(Hawaii Ke Kalaunu e Hookanaka). Instituted 1848 by H.M. King Kamehameha III. Revived and expanded by King Kalakaua I on 12th September 1882. A white enameled Maltese Cross set in silver, obverse centre featuring Gold Royal Hawaiian Crown on a white enameled background, with blue enamel surround with Gold HAWAII KE KALAUNU (Crown of Hawaii) and laurels, with mirrored reverse, adorned by a stylistic hollow silver Royal Crown, unmarked however undoubtably manufactured by Kretly of Paris, measuring 38 mm (w) x 61 mm (h - inclusive of crown with horizontally pierced ball suspension with cross), toned silver, with minor enamel loss to reverse blue border, on original ribbon, otherwise near extremely fine.

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.