Saxony. An Albrecht Order, Second Class Knight with Swords, c.1914

(Albrechtsorden Ritterkreuz 2. Klasse, mit Schwertern). Issued 1879-1918. A Latin cross in silver with white enameled arms, the obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing the leftward facing bust of Herzog Albrecht in gold, surrounded by a blue enameled ring, inscribed “Albertus Animous” (Latin - Albert the Merciful), along with arabesques towards the bottom of the enameled ring all in gold, the reverse with a crowned Royal Coat of Arms in gold, surrounded by a blue enameled ring dated “1850” along with arabesques, on loop for suspension from its period original tri-fold ribbon, measuring 35.84 mm (w) x 46.31 mm (h); weighing 20.0 grams; in overall 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.