Albania. An Order of the Black Eagle, Grand Officer's Set, c.1917

Established 1914. Neck Badge as an 8 pointed silver gilt star with well executed red enamels, centre double headed eagle in black enamels, crown swivel suspension, measuring 51 mm (w) x 69 mm (h - inclusive of crown with star suspension), unmarked, reverse 8 o'clock arm with enamel flake, on original worn neck ribbon, very fine. Breast Star as an 8 pointed silver gilt base with red enamels inset into arms, gilt centre with black enameled double headed eagle, toned reverse with strong pin assembly, measuring 69 mm (w) x 69 mm (h), worn, very fine. An attractive and desirable set. Rare.

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.