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(Орден белог орла). Institution 1882. Type II. 1903-1941 Issue. Civil Division. A large badge in silver gilt, consisting of a white enameled double headed eagle, adorned by large Serbian crown with long blue enameled ribbons, centre obverse presenting the Serbian cross with a fire-steel in each quadrant, reverse centre presenting institution year of 1882 on red enameled background, unmarked however unmarked however exhibiting the manufacturing characteristics of French maker Arthus Bertrand, measuring 41 mm (w) x 99 mm (h - inclusive of crown and horizontally pierced ball suspension adorned by cross), with ornate elongated suspension loop, original silk neck ribbon with ties, with enamel loss to ribbon and wear, very fine.
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.

