United States. Seventy-Three Military Items

Includes: European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (in bronze, measuring 32.2 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback, in its box of issue); eleven Captain Rank Insignia (in silvered metal, measuring 27 mm (w) x 26.7 mm (h), pinback); Expert Rifleman Qualification Badge (in silvered metal, measuring 51 mm (w) x 39 mm (h) inclusive of its clasp); fourteen Collar Disks (in brass, measuring approx. 27 mm in diameter each); twenty-two Collar Insignia (in bronze, some with enamels, in various sizes with various attachments); eight Ribbon Bars (in various sizes); five Brass Bars (measuring 59 mm (w) x 15.5 mm (h)); Brass Service Button (in brass, maker marked "N.S. MEYER INC, N.Y.C." and marked "MEYER METAL" on the reverse, measuring 23 mm in diameter, intact loop); Dean Close School O.T.C Badge (in bronze, measuring 46 mm (w) x 46.2 mm (h)); Service Unit Badge (in bronze gilt with enamels, measuring 30 mm (w) x 33 mm (h), horizontal pinback); General Service Lapel Badge (in sterling silver, maker marked "H.J." and marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 28.2 mm (w) x 28.5 mm (h), horizontal pinback); General Staff Lapel Badge (two-piece construction, bronze gilt with red, white and blue enameled insignia, mounted to a silvered star base, measuring 23.5 mm (w) x 22.5 mm (h), dual push pins); Marine Corps Collar Insignia (in blackened bronze, measuring 22 mm (w) x 25 mm (h)); C G Badge (in bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, maker marked "J.R.G. & S. Ld" on the reverse, measuring 42 mm (w) x 52.7 mm (h), screwback); War of 1861 Token (in brass, engraved "J.H. MORSE / 14th REG / N.N.V. / SANDWICH", measuring 27.7 mm in diameter, die-hole); National Rifle Association Membership Lapel Badge (in bronze with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 14.7 mm in diameter, horizontal pinback); Air Transport Command Patch (in red, white, blue and silver embroidery, measuring 33.5 mm in diameter); and Chevron Patch (in yellow embroidery, measuring 55 mm (w) x 13 mm (h)). Ranging from fine to 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.