Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Stanislaus, I Class Grand Cross in Gold, by Julius Keibel, c.1900

(Орден Святого Станислава). Instituted on 7 May 1765. A red enameled eight-pointed Maltese cross in Gold, with detailed gold Russian double-headed imperial eagles in each quadrant, in addition to semi-circles of gold rays between each points of the arms of the cross, with a central medallion bearing the letters “SS” in red paint on a white enameled background, surrounded by a green enamel laurel wreath, the reverse shows plain Gold arms as well as a white enameled centre, hand-painted “SS” in red, Russian coat of arms stamped on the reverse of the arm at 12 o’clock, maker mark “IK” for Julius Keibel on the six o’clock arm reverse, marked “56” beside the St. Petersburg city mark on the reverse of the integral ring, measures 60.71 mm (w) x 65.34 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring), weighs 28.6 grams, very minimal enamel loss, on flat suspension loop from period original red sash with white stripes near the borders, and 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.