Italy, Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. An Order of Constantine of St. George, Commander, c.1900

In silver gilt with four red enameled arms, well marked on loop with makers mark AB&Co for Arthus Bertrand & Co., as well as French silver hallmarked with boars head denoting silver guarantee, measuring 48.5 mm (w) x 78 mm (h - inclusive of silver gilt swivel crown, horizontally pierced ball suspension adorned by cross), on fine original silk ribbon, very 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.