Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the Sword, I Class Grand Cross Star, c.1930

(Kungliga Svärdsorden). Instituted by King Frederick I of Sweden on February 23, 1748. Type III. 1919 -1951 Issue. The star of the order, consisting of a silver faceted Maltese Cross with ball finials, with detailed diamonds and Gold crowns in each quadrant, obverse centre in Gold with an upright Gold sword between three Gold crowns on a blue enameled background, reverse with central pin assembly, 76 mm (w) x 76 mm (h), with obverse enamel wear and minor loss, missing attachment prong on reverse, otherwise near 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.