Austria, I Republic. An Order of the Red Cross, II Class Cross, c.1923

(Ehrenkreuz vom Roten Kreuz, II. Klasse). A silver Latin Cross, with red and white enameled arms, the quadrant of each arm joined by a ribbed silver rays, obverse with a central red enameled Geneva Cross, surrounded by a red enameled ring with inscription of PATRIAE AC HUMANITATI (COUNTRY AND HUMANITY), with crossed silver laurel branches with green enameled leaves set onto the lower arm, the reverse with central medallion with date of “1923” on a white enameled background, inside a red enameled ring, on loop for suspension from its period original triangular ribbon, loop marked “A” for Vienna mint silver purity, unmarked however exhibiting the enameling pattern used by Rothe, measuring 40.34 mm (w) x 50.35 mm (h) (inclusive of suspension), weighing 28.6 grams (inclusive of ribbon), minor flaking of enamels and soiling of ribbon, otherwise in better than 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.