Denmark, Kingdom. An Order of the Dannebrog, I Class Commander, c.1930

(Dannebrogordenen). Instituted in 1671 by Christian V. Of Austrian manufacture, in silver, a stylized concave Latin Cross with etched patterns-body, exhibiting a delicate gilded outsider edge together with an interior enameled red border, obverse presenting central crowned letter W for King Waldemar II monogram, accompanying by gilt letters OG GUD KON GEN (God and the King), reverse with dual prong pinback and catch, hallmarked on pin with import mark from 1925 to 2001 of a pigeon wing, the number 4 and letter W, denoting Vienna and .800 fineness, stamped twice on catch with identical Austrian hallmarks, measuring 57.18 mm (w) x 70.86 mm (h), weighing 48.3 grams, displaying toned silver and minimal gilt loss, and 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.