Hesse-Kasse. An Houseorder of the Golden Lion Breast Star to the Commander Cross

An 1830-51 issue Hesse-Kassel Houseorder of the Golden Lion Commander Cross (Hausorden vom Goldenen Löwen Bruststern zum Komturkreuz); a silver Maltese cross with vaulted cross arms; the obverse with a central blue enameled medallion bearing a gold crowned Hesse lion, surrounded by a silver gilt decorative ring; the reverse with a vertical pin and a functional hinge/catch assembly; the reverse maker marked “Kompff” on the reverse; measuring 63.09 mm x 62.98 mm; weighing 35.8 grams; attractive patina from age; in overall 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.