Spain, Franco Period. An Order of the Cross of St. Raymond of Peñafort, II Class Distinguished Cross, c.1950

(Orden de la Cruz de San Raimundo de Peñafort). Instituted 1944 by Francisco Franco. 1944-present issued. An enameled white Maltese Cross with ball finials in bronze gilt, inscribed by S RAYMUNDUS / PENNAFORTI (St. Raymond of Peñafort) on the 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock arms, respectively, featuring ornamented laces in each quadrant also in bronze gilt, the obverse superposing by an enamelled red, white and blue figure of St. Peñafort in bronze gilt, with an enameled blue beneath ribbon with the Latin inscription IN JURE MERITA, plain reverse, measuring 48.36 mm (w) x 58.59 mm (h), presenting minor oxidation, stained and cracked white enamels, with lacking of integral ring, poor.

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.