This item is part of The Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection. Click Here to view all items in this collection.
(Orde van Oranje-Nassau). Instituted on 4 April 1892 by Queen-Regent Emma. A four pointed silver star consisting of 48 individual rays, obverse centre in Gold, featuring a lion on a blue enameled field with white enameled surround bearing the motto “JE MAINTIENDRAI” (“I SHALL MAINTAIN”), the reverse has a vertical pinback and makers cartouche for M. J. Goudsmit, La Haye, Dutch silver hallmark “ZII” indicating from 1953 to present and silver fineness 0.835, hallmarked on pin and catch with Dutch import/duty mark "vreemd" for used imported objects between 1906 and 1953, measures 84.93 mm (w) x 84.91 mm (h), weighs 51.8 g, moderate tarnishing around centre disc, and in near 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.

