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Instituted 1940. Civil Division. Of high rarity, consisting of a silver gilt large multi faceted star with eight points, with green enameled rays, separately affixed centre applique with gilt background and blue enamel detailing, reverse with horizontal pin maker marked ""K"" denoting manufacture by the national mint at Kremnica, marked ""987"", measuring 89 mm (w) x 89 mm (h), a worn example, 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.