France. A LEGION D’HONNEUR, Grand Cross Breast Star, July Monarchy (1830-1848)

"France; A well preserved and impressive star with base in pleasingly toned silver, with scaled arms. Intricately applied gold cladding on a silver base of flag poles, bows and flags. Gold cladding affixed to silver base using four prongs per arm. Although the blue, red, and white enamelling is well executed and has remained well intact, there is some enamel loss to the upper flags. A finely detailed centre in gold with a dark patinated background which creates a pronounced centre bust of Henry IV. With a solid pin and catch assembly, the star was designed to be firmly secured to recipients tunic via two stays which remain firmly in place. With overall measurements of 77 mm (w) x 76 mm (h), the star exhibits a level of complexity and make that is uncommon for this type. 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.