Estonia. An Order of the White Star, Second Class Commander's Badge

(Valgetähe teenetemärk) Instituted 1936. In silver gilt with six white enameled arms, obverse centre with namesake star in white enamel, reverse centre with institution date, measuring 64 mm (w) x 64 mm (h), integral suspension absent, with enamel loss and overall condition likely cased by fire damage, fair.

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.