Austria, Empire. An Order of the Iron Crown, First Class, Bullion Version, c.1845

(Orden der Eisernen Krone, Ordenszeichen I. Klasse). An embroidered 40-pointed breast star; the obverse embroidered in flat bullion wires, with a central lightly pebbled medallion bearing the gilded crown of Theodolinde, surrounded by a pink wreath, inscribed “AVITA ET AUCTA” in golden bullion embroidery; the reverse with a paper backer - maker marked “Andreas Alckens k:k: Hofticker, seel: Witwe wohn zu Mariahilf, No 18. In Wien”; measuring 91 mm (w) x 90 mm (h); in overall near extremely fine condition. Footnote: A Similar example can be seen in the work "Austrian Orders and Decorations", Part I/Volume 2, pages 166 & 213, by Georg Ludwigstorff.

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.