Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Vladimir, II Class Badge, c.1917

(Орден Святого Владимира). Instituted 1782 by Catherine II. Of foreign continental manufacture, in bronze gilt consisting of a red enameled cross pattée with black enameled borders, obverse centre presenting a beautiful hand painted crowned red and ermine mantle with the monogram of St. Vladimir, reverse centre with hand painted institution date on black enamel, measuring 52 mm (w) x 57 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring), with elongated loop for neck ribbon, with general enamel wear from use, loss of obverse centre surround, otherwise good/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.