Colombia, Republic. An Order of Boyacá, Commander’s Case, by Arthus Bertrand

A presentation case for a Commander’s Set of the Order of Boyacá, constructed of a wood frame with a faux blue leather exterior, the interior with a padded white satin-type lid liner and intact hinge cover, bearing a maker’s mark of “ARTHUS BERTRAND, PARIS”, with a removable slotted black felt medal bed, opening with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release and a functional magnetic metal hinge, measuring 112 mm (w) x 220 mm (l) x 42 mm (h), moderate material fatigue evident to the exterior, otherwise in 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.