Baden. An 1896-1918 Order of Berthold the First Knight’s Cross with Swords in Gold

A superb quality manufacture 1896-1918 issue Order of Berthold the First Knight’s Cross with Swords (Orden Berthold des Ersten Ritterkreuz mit Schwertern); a gold Maltese cross in white enamels, ball finals and four crowns and crossed swords between the arms of the cross; the obverse with a center red enameled medallion bearing the royal crown, surrounded by a gold ring; the reverse with a red enameled center medallion bearing the royal monogram of Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig; suspended from a swivel crown suspension, with a horizontally pierced ball and loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon bearing a collector’s label; measuring 40.03 mm x 60.78 mm; weighing 17.5 grams; in near mint condition.

Footnote: 23 examples of this Order of Berthold the First Knight’s Cross with Swords awarded, with 21 awarded during the First War."

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.