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Type II (1903-1921) with Saint in Red Robes. In silver gilt with blue, white and red enamels, Saint in red robes, with "1883" reverse, dual marked with a rabbit's head, the head flanked by the number "4" to the left and a "W" to the right on the ring, measuring 49 mm (w) x 86.7 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, chipping present in the blue enamels on the obverse centrepiece ring and on the arms of the cross on both sides, both centrepieces have been re-positioned as evidenced by the glue emanating from them onto to the adjoining arms, on a shortened neck ribbon, fair.
Footnote: The Order of St. Sava was a decoration of the Kingdom of Serbia established by Milan I on January 23, 1883. The Order of Saint Sava was established originally to recognize civilians for meritorious achievements to the Church, to arts and sciences, the royal house and the state. In 1914, a change was made permitting military personnel to receive the honour for military merit. The Order of St Sava was then awarded by the King of Yugoslavia until the abolishment of the monarchy in 1945. It was awarded in five grades: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.
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.