Prussia. An Order of the Red Eagle, Second Class Breast Star, by Godet of Berlin, c.1865

1858-1918 issue. An example of an extremely well preserved and fine quality manufacture Order of the Red Eagle Second Class Breast Star (Preußische Rote Adlerorden Bruststern zur II. Klasse); consisting of a very detailed gold cross pattée with four white enameled arms, on a silver star; the obverse with a circular white enameled medallion with a separately applied enameled Crowned Eagle, surrounded by a white enameled ring, inscribed “Sincere Et Constanter” (Latin - Sincere and persistent) in gold lettering; the reverse with a vertical pin and a functional hinge/catch assembly; maker marked “Godet in Berlin” on the reverse; measuring 76.63 mm (w) x 76.37 mm (h); weighing 57.0 grams; in virtually mint condition. Footnote: With a total fo 720 of this Order of the Red Eagle Second Class Breast Star awarded.

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.