Germany, Imperial. Das Buch der Ritterorden und Ehrenzeichen, 1856

(Das Buch der Ritterorden und Ehrenzeichen). Das Buch der Ritterorden und Ehrenzeichen: Geschichte, Beschreibung und Abbildungen der Insignien aller Ritterorden, Militair- und Civil-Ehrenzeichen, Medaillen etc. nebst einer Auswahl der vorzüglichsten Costüme, published in Brussels in 1856 by Carl Muquardt, privately rebound hardcover, containing 422 pages, 108 leaves of plates and hand-coloured illustrations, measuring 17 cm (w) x 26.2 cm (h), displaying mild soiling, and in overall in fair 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.