Spain. A Civil Order of Alfonso X, Commander Badge by Boullanger, Paris

" Spain; Multi-piece construction, silver with red, white, blue, green and violet enamels, maker marked ""BOULLANGER PARIS"" on the reverse cartouche, 61.5 mm (w) x 67 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, on its original full-length neck ribbon, chipping evident in the violet enamelled rays in multiple locations and in the green enamels on the wreath, better than very 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.