Sax-Weimar An Order of the White Falcon Commander’s Breast Star by Wirsing c.1850

An extremely well preserved, early manufacture, 1840-1918 issue Saxe-Weimar Order of the White Falcon Commander’s Breast Star (Großherzoglich Sächsischer Hausorden vom Weißen Falken Bruststern zum Kommandeurkreuz); silver star with silver gilt, golden leftward-facing white enameled falcon, surrounded by a green enameled ring, inscribed “Vigilando Ascenimus” (Latin - Rising through watchfulness), with a golden knurled border; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback and a functional hinge/catch assembly; maker marked “Wirsing” on a center silver medallion; measuring 82.81 mm x 82.07 mm; weighing 34.5 grams; with the enamels fully preserved, and with light attractive patina from age; in virtually mint 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.