Italy. An Order of St.Lazarus of Jerusalem, Knight's Grand Cross with Cross of Justice

c.1930. Sash badge in bronze gilt, 4 pointed star with white and green enameling, ball finial points, badge measuring 61 mm (w) x 72 mm (h - inclusive of fleur-de-lis, horizontally pierced ring), suspended from coat of arms extension, in bronze with white and green enamels, 33 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), on period sash, very fine. Cross of Justice in bronze gilt with green enamels, 55 mm (w) x 55.5 mm (h), pin back, with enamel damage to centre of cross, fine.

Footnote: Cross of Justice was subsequently awarded to recipients as an additional distinction of services.

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.