Saxe-Weimar, Duchy. An Order of the White Falcon in Gold, First Class Knight, c. 1914

(Großherzoglich Sächsischer Hausorden vom Weißen Falken, Ritterkreuz 1. Klasse). Issued 1815-1918. A gold Maltese cross with green enameled arms with red enameled parallelograms between the arms of the cross with white enameled fleur-de-lis finals; the obverse with a large leftward facing white enameled falcon superimposed in the center; the reverse with a central gilt applique with bright blue enamels, inscribed “Vigilando Ascendimus” (Latin - We rise through watchfulness), with white enameled arms and with green enameled parallelograms between the arms of the cross with white enameled fleur-de-lis finals; suspended from a hollow swivel crown suspension, with a horizontally pierced ball and loop for suspension from its faded period original ribbon; measuring 34.34 mm (w) x 56.97 mm (h); weighing 17.8 grams; in virtually mint 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.