Belgium, Kingdom. A Lot of Four Awards & Decorations

Commemorative Cross of the Volunteers of 1830 (in silver gilt with white and black enamels, measuring 35 mm (w) x 54 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, on an incorrect replacement ribbon, intact enamels); Commemorative Medal of the Reign of Leopold II 1865-1905 (in bronze gilt, measuring 31.3 mm (w) x 40 mm (h) inclusive of its bow-tied ribbon and laterally-pierced ball suspension, original ribbon); Victory Medal 1914-1918 (in bronze, measuring 36 mm in diameter, original ribbon); and Commemorative Medal of the War 1940-1945 (in bronze, measuring 35.5 mm in diameter, original ribbon). Ranging from fine to near 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.