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(Orden von Zähringer Löwen Ritterkreuz 1. Klasse mit Schwerter). Issued 1866-1918. A silver gilt four armed star with arabesques and crossed swords between the arms of the cross; the obverse with a green enameled cross pattée, with a center enameled medallion depicting the ruins of the “Stammschloss Zähringen”, surrounded by a golden rippled ring; the reverse with a central red enameled medallion depicting a golden rampant lion, surrounded by a golden rippled ring; on a ring for suspension; measuring 40.12 mm (w) x 40.04 mm (h); weighing 19.8 grams; in overall better than very fine condition.
Footnote: A total of 718 of this Order of the Zähringer Lion, First Class Knight, with Swords awarded, of which 525 were awarded during the First War.
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.

