Italy, Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. A Royal Illustrious Order of St Januarius, Miniature Knight’s Cross

(Real Ordine di San Gennaro). A Maltese cross constructed of Gold, with the arms of the cross consisting of red and white enamels, with a fleur-de-lis between each of the arms; the obverse of the miniature depicting St. Januarius; with a swivel suspension consisting of a miter, and two croziers; with its miniature ribbon; measuring 11.39 mm (w) x 26.96 mm (h), extremely 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.