Hohenzollern. A House Order, Honour Cross III Class with Crown and Swords, c.1914

(Hausorden vom Hohenzollern, Ehrenkreuz 3. Klasse mit Krone und Schwertern). A cross constructed of silver, with partially black enameled arms, along with a green enameled partial oak and laurel wreath as well as silver gilt crossed swords between the arms of the cross; the obverse with a central enameled coat of arms of Hohenzollern, surrounded by a broad ring of blue enamels, inscribed “FÜR TREUE UND VERDIENSTE” (German - For Loyalty and Merit); the reverse with a central white enameled medallion depicting the crowned monogram of Leopold, surrounded by a broad ring of blue enamels, inscribed “DEN 5. DECEMBER 1841” in gilt lettering; on a partially enameled hanging crown for suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 38.15 mm (w) x 38.04 mm (h); weighing 28.4 grams; in overall extremely 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.