This item is part of The Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection. Click Here to view all items in this collection.
Includes: Parachutist Badge (in silvered metal, measuring 37.8 mm (w) x 20.7 mm (h), dual push pins); "U.S." Army Collar Insignia (in bronze, measuring 29.7 mm (w) x 15 mm (h), dual lugs); Army Marksman Qualification Badge with Rifle Clasp (in silvered metal, measuring 26 mm (w) x 40.8 mm (h) overall, horizontal pinback); Army Marksman Qualification Badge with Rifle, Carbine and Marksman Clasps (in sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 26 mm (w) x 68 mm (h) overall, horizontal pinback); Army Expert Rifleman Qualification Badge (in copper gilt, measuring 50.5 mm (w) x 41.3 mm (h) overall, horizontal pinback); Pennsylvania National Guard Marksman's Badge (in red bronze, measuring 30.5 mm in diameter, suspended from a red bronze hanger by two four-link chains); Pennsylvania National Guard Company "G" No. 13 Badge (in aluminum, measuring 29.5 mm (w) x 303. mm (h), suspended from two white metal hangers, the top with with a horizontal pinback); Theodore Roosevelt-Charles W. Fairbanks Trade Follows The Flag, Protection Prosperity and Panama Watch Fob (five-piece construction, in bronze gilt, measuring 32 mm (w) x 118 mm (h) overall); Peekskill, New York Fire Department Badge (bronze numerals "2" and "6" affixed to a white metal base, measuring 52.5 mm (w) x 53.5 mm (h), missing its vertical pinback); Employee of the Telephone Company Badge (in white metal, stamped "9" and "GLEN" on the obverse, maker marked "H.M. ALLEN 90 FULTON ST. N.Y." on the reverse, measuring 45.2 mm in diameter, vertical pinback, dented at the upper left); Special Deputy Sheriff Badge (in white metal, stamped "14" and maker marked "C.D. REESE 22 NASSAY ST. NEW YORK" on the reverse, measuring 53 mm (w) x 58 mm (h), vertical pinback); International Horsebreeding Farm Dazzle-Dan Patch 1.55-M.W. Savage Owner Badge (in silvered iron, measuring 38.5 mm in diameter, exhibiting rust on the edge); and a British 16th London Regiment (Queen's Westminsters and Civil Service Rifles) Cap Badge (in blackened bronze, measuring 39.7 mm (w) x 53.5 mm (h), intact slider). Ranging from fair to near extremely 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.