United Kingdom. An Order of the Bath (K.C.B.), Military Division, c.1940

Item #EG834

$1,503

A multifaceted silver cross, centre appliqué in silver gilt consisting of the standard tricrown with red enamel surround, green enameled laurels with blue enameled scroll affixed by silver prongs, reverse with Gold pin, measuring 75 mm (w) x 73 mm (h), with light enamel contact, 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.