Austria. A Large 1780-1790 Medal of Honour and Merit by Johan Wirt

Austria. A Large 1780-1790 Medal of Honour and Merit by Johan Wirt " A fine example of a 1780-1790 issue Austrian Commemorative Medal of Honour and Merit (Erinnerungs-Ehren und Verdienstmedaille); a large circular silver medal; the obverse with a rightward facing bust of Emperor Joseph II, circumscribed “Joseph II Augustus”; the reverse with a globe, clouds, along with an all-seeing eye above, circumscribed “Virtute et Exemplo” (Latin - An example of might); maker marked “I. N. Wirt” for “Johann Nepomuk Wirt, Vienna”; on a broad loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 50.23 mm in diameter; weighing 51.4 grams with its ribbon; attractive old patina from age with minimal bruising; in overall better than very 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.