Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Stanislaus, Commander, Military Division, c.1917

Of typical wartime manufacture in bronze gilt with well detailed red enamels, both obverse and reverse centre hand painted, reverse 6 o'clock arm marked “K” (Keibel), measuring 48 mm (w) x 52 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring suspension), on bronze gilt loop and period ribbon with fasteners, 4 o'clock sword handle slightly askew, otherwise 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.