United Kingdom. A Scarce Norroy King of Arms Collar Badge, c.1815

Of the highest rarity, the Norroy King of Arms badge in gold with delicate enameling, obverse depicting the Norroy Coat of Arms in red, white and blue enamels, crowned with the Lord of Arms Crown, with a green enamel surround, reverse depicts of the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom in red, white and blue enamels, with a white enamel surround, topped by Georgian Crown, oval, hollow with two halves pinned by 6 finely placed pins, measuring 43 mm (w) x 59 mm (h -inclusive of integral ring suspension), green enamel obverse exhibiting flaking, remains very fine.

Footnote: Ralph Bigland served as Norroy King of Arms from 1803 - 1822. Edmund Lodge subsequently served from 1822-1838. 

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.