This item is part of The Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection. Click Here to view all items in this collection.
An exquisite example of period French craftsmanship, consisting of an eight armed hand filed and detailed silver star, finely toned with a silver gilt red cross affixed to star by two silver prongs per arm, each red arm consists of noteworthy intricate enamel pattern, centre in Gold with a masterfully hand painted applique with blue enamel surround and "NIHIL HOC TRISTE RECEPTO" in margin, reverse with two stays and pin assembly, hallmarked on pin and catch with boars head denoting French silver guarantee (1838+), measuring 83 mm (w) x 83 mm (h), with single enamel flake to blue surround at 11 o'clock, otherwise better than extremely fine and rare.
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.

