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(Verdienstkreuz “1849”). Consisting of two crosses, 1) Third Period; Issued 1914-1918; constructed of silvered bronze; A Latin cross with rounded edges, with red enameled arms on the obverse and reverse; the obverse with a central medallion, inscribed “FJ” (Franz Josef) in capital lettering, surrounded by an ornately decorated ring; the reverse with a similar medallion, dated “1849” in silver numbering, suspended from a double loop suspension from its period original ribbon with a set of gilt crossed swords attached to the ribbon; measuring 35.93 mm (w) x 40.23 mm (h); weighing 16.8 grams with its ribbon. 2) Third Period, Issued 1914-1918; constructed of gold (hollow); A Latin cross with rounded edges, with red enameled arms on the obverse and reverse; the obverse with a central medallion, inscribed “FJ” (Franz Josef) in capital lettering, surrounded by an ornately decorated ring; the reverse with a similar medallion, dated “1849” in silver numbering, suspended from a double loop suspension from a correct replacement ribbon; marked with a star, as well as a partial maker’s mark of “Vincent Mayers Söhne, Wien” on the ring; measuring 29.72 mm (w) x 33.31 mm (h); weighing 7.9 grams; in overall better than very fine condition.
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.