Saxony. A Maria-Anna Order, First Class Cross, c.1910

1906-1918 Issue. Maria-Anna Order First Class Cross; a silver gilt cross with blue enameled arms; the obverse with a silver gilt medallion depicting the leftward facing bust of Maria Anna, surrounded by a ring of white enamels decorated with silver gilt arabesques; the reverse with a similar silver gilt medallion, inscribed “MA” for “Maria Anna” also surrounded by a ring of white enamels decorated with silver gilt arabesques; on a swivel crown suspension with a loop and its correct replacement ribbon; measuring 37.76 mm (w) x 53.82 mm (h); weighing 21.1 grams; in overall near extremely fine condition.

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.