Transjordan, Kingdom. An Order of Wisam Al-Istiqial, Officer, c.1946

In silver gilt with red and white enamelled insignia, mounted to a ten-pointed star base, hallmarked on the reverse, measuring 36.7 mm (w) x 64.7 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, large rosette on its original ribbon, chipping evident in the white enamels on the star point at 1 o'clock, better than very fine.

Footnote: The Order of Independence (Wisam al-Istiqial) is the fourth knighthood order of the Kingdom of Jordan. It was instituted in 1921 by Emir Hussein bin Ali, Sharif of Mecca, and is awarded in five grades: Grand Cordon, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight, plus a medal.

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.