Hesse-Darmstadt. Two Ernst Ludwig Civil and Military Medals

A grouping of two Hesse-Darmstadt Ernst Ludwig Archduke of Hessen medals, consisting of 1) A Ernst Ludwig Archduke of Hessen Civil Commemorative Medal; a circular white metal medal; the obverse with a leftward facing bust of Archduke Ernst Ludwig, circumscribed “Ernst Ludwig Grossherzog von Hessen”; the reverse inscribed “Für Tapferkeit” (For Bravery); on a replacement ribbon; measuring 33.32 mm in diameter; weighing 17.6 grams. 2) A Ernst Ludwig Archduke of Hessen Military Merit Medal; a circular silvered bronze medal; the obverse with a leftward facing bust of Archduke Ernst Ludwig, circumscribed “Ernst Ludwig Grossherzog von Hessen”; the reverse inscribed “Für Kriegsverdienst” (For Military Merit); on a replacement ribbon; measuring 33.31 mm in diameter; weighing 18.0 grams; slight loss to the silver finish from wear; in overall near extremely fine 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.