United States. Six Second War Military Badges

Army Air Force Pilot Badge (sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, 75.3 mm (w) x 21.3 mm (h), horizontal pinback); Army Air Force Aircrew Badge (sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, 76.7 mm (w) x 23 mm (h), dual push pins); Air Force Bombardier Badge (two-piece construction, sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, 80.5 mm (w) x 23.7 mm (h), horizontal pinback); Combat Artillery Badge (two-piece construction, silvered metal with deep red enamels, unmarked, 76.5 mm (w) x 27.5 mm (h), dual push pins); Combat Armor Badge (two-piece construction, silvered metal with forest green enamels, unmarked, 76.5 mm (w) x 27.5 mm (h), dual push pins); and Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Cap Badge (silvered bronze, maker marked "A.H. DONDERO INC. WASH. D.C." on the reverse, 47 mm (w) x 68.8 mm (h), screwback, scattered silvering wear). Extremely 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.