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(Civil and Military Equestrian Order of Saint Marinus) In 14K Gold with blue and white enamels, weighing 26 grams, marked ""585"" (14K) on the loop, portrait of San Marino on the obverse, coat-of arms on the reverse, 53.3 mm (w) x 78 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, on its original full-length neck ribbon, spotting evident on the white enamelled arms, the enamels intact throughout, extremely fine. In fine leather bound case of issue, minor side pannel seperation, otherwise very fine.
Footnote: The Order of San Marino (AKA Civil and Military Equestrian Order of Saint Marinus) is an Order of Merit of San Marino. Established on August 13, 1859, the order is presented for outstanding civil or military services to the Republic, or for humanitarian, artistic, political or scientific accomplishment
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.."

