United Kingdom. A Royal Guelphic Order, I Class Grand Cross Sash

Instituted in 1815. A fine early 20th century sash fabricated from silk, incorporating a decorative moiré pattern, with a light blue field throughout, a large bow-tie with a brass loop sewn in place near the bottom end for the placement of the badge, measuring 100 mm wide x 810 mm in length, intact stitching, exhibiting soiling throughout, very fine.

Footnote: The Royal Guelphic Order was instituted on August 12, 1815 by The Prince Regent (later George IV) an discontinued in 1837 (as a British Order, continued as a Hanoverian Order). It was awarded for distinguished services to the United Kingdom or Hanover, three grades, in Civil and Military Divisions.

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.