" Reuß. A 1909-1918 Silver Merit Medal with Swords to the Princly Honour Cross"

"A fine example of a 1909-1918 issue Reuß Silver Merit Medal with Swords to the Princely Honour Cross (Silberne Verdienstmedaille mit Schwertern zum Fürstlichen Reußischen Ehrenlreuz); a silver medal; the obverse with the royal monogram of Heinrich Reuß, with the Reuß royal crown directly above; the reverse inscribed “Für Verdienst” (For Merit) within an open-ended laurel wreath; on a loop for suspension, with crossed swords suspended from a loop at the top of the medal, with its period original ribbon; measuring 33.16 mm in diameter; weighing 17.9 grams; 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.