United Kingdom. A Royal Victorian Order, M.V.O., V Class Member, by Godet, Berlin, c.1910

Instituted 1896. A silver Maltese cross with white enameling, obverse centre presenting a silver gilt cypher of Queen Victoria on a red enameled field, with blue enameled surround with VICTORIA and a pair of laurel branches, 12 o'clock arm adorned by a finely detailed silver gilt and enameled crown, reverse marked "938" (silver) and maker marked "GODET-WERNER BERLIN", measuring 45 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), on period ribbon, very 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.