Italy, Kingdom. Origine Degli Ordini Cavallereschi, by Domenico Guadagnini, c.1925

(Origine Degli Ordini Cavallereschi). Origine Degli Ordini Cavallereschi: Storia Degli Ordini Vigenti Ed Estinti (Origin of Knightly Orders: History of Current and Extinct Orders), by Domenico Guadagnini, published in Venice circa 1925 by Carlo Ferrari, softcover, containing 251 pages including 11 coloured plates, measuring 17 cm (w) x 24 cm (h), presenting numerous period repairs, ripping along edges, interior undamaged, and in overall very fine condition.

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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.