Austria, Imperial. A Lot of First War Period Austro-Hungarian Badges

(Erster Weltkrieg Erinnerungsabzeichen). A Lot of Six First War Period Commemorative Badges
1) a Field Marshal Svetozar Boroević badge, constructed of bronze, vertical pinback, the reverse maker marked “Arkanzas”, measuring 28 mm (w) x 37 mm (h), in very fine condition;

2) a field artillery badge, constructed of zink, vertical pinback (catch missing), unmarked, measuring 27 mm (w) x 41 mm (h), in near very fine condition;

3) a transport regiment badge, constructed of silvered bronze, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 28 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition;

4) Austria, Imperial A (1830-1916) Kaiser Franz Joseph Patriotic Pin -Constructed of zink, depicting a rightward facing bust of Kaiser Franz Jospeh, circumscribed “1830-1916”, with laurel leaves on the bottom half of the pin; with a black ribbon and a 41 mm long needle pin; measuring 22 mm in diameter; in overall near very fine condition.

5) Austria, Imperial. A 1914-1917 Imperial Karl I Patriotic Badge - Constructed of silvered zink; vertical pinback; unmarked; measuring 31 mm (w) x 44 mm (h); with all of its original silver finish worn off; in overall near very fine condition.

6) Austria, Imperial. An Austro-Hungarian Anti-Aircraft Detachment Badge - An Imperial (1914-1917) Austro-Hungarian “Luftfahrzeug Abwehr-Kanonen Abteilung” badge; in copper-wash bronzed zink; vertical pinback; unmarked; measuring 26 mm (w) x 40 mm (h); with 50% of its original finish worn off; in overall near very 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.