Canada. A Lot of Eight Badges & Insignia, c.1945

Carleton and York Regiment Cap Badge (in bronze gilt, measuring 46 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), intact lugs and pin, oxidation evident on the reverse); 14th Canadian Light Horse Cap Badge (in bronze gilt, measuring 45 mm (w) x 46.2 mm (h), intact lugs and pin); Lake Superior Regiment Cap Badge (two-piece construction, insignia in white metal, affixed to a bronze gilt base, measuring 54.3 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), intact lugs and pin); Norfolk Regiment Cap Badge (in bronze gilt, measuring 39.2 mm (w) x 42.2 mm (h), intact lugs, traces of gilt remains); South Saskatchewan Regiment Cap Badge (two-piece construction, in bronze gilt, measuring 51.8 mm (w) x 54.2 mm (h), intact lugs and pin); Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Cap Badge (in bronze, maker marked "W SCULLY LTD MONTREAL" on the reverse, measuring 30 mm (w) x 51 mm (h), intact lugs and pin); Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps Cap Badge (in bronze gilt, measuring 40.7 mm (w) x 50.5 mm (h), intact slider); and Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps Collar Tab (in bronze gilt, measuring 27 mm (w) x 33.5 mm (h). intact lugs and pin). Ranging from fine 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.