Saxony, Kingdom. An Albrecht Order, Grand Cross Badge, by G.A.Scharffenberg, c.1910

(Albrechts-Orden Großkreuz). Instituted on 31 December 1850 by King Friedrich August II. Type II. 1876-1918 Issue. A silver gilt white enameled Latin cross with a green enameled oak wreath between the arms of the cross; the obverse with a central white enameled medallion depicting a leftward facing bust of Herzog Albrecht, surrounded by a blue enameled ring, inscribed “Albertus Animous” (Latin - Albert the Merciful), along with arabesques towards the bottom of the enameled ring; the reverse with a white enameled central medallion depicting the Saxon coat of arms, surrounded by a blue enameled ring with arabesques on the top, and “1850” on the bottom; suspended from a swivel crown and a double loop for suspension; maker marked “S” on the bottom arm of the cross for “G.A. Scharffenberg, Dresden”; measuring 53.96 mm (w) x 88.60 mm (h); weighing 48.8 grams; in overall better than extremely fine condition.

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.