This item is part of The Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection. Click Here to view all items in this collection.
(Erster Weltkrieg Abzeichen). A group of six First War period Austro-Hungarian badges, including a Hungarian cavalry badge, constructed of bronzed zink, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 42 mm (w) x 32 mm (h), in very fine condition; a 2nd Army badge, constructed of bronzed zink, vertical pinback, the obverse maker marked “Arkanzas”, measuring 30 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), in very fine condition, and; a 1916 Hungarian patriotic badge, constructed of bronzed zink, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 31 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), in fair condition. Austria, Empire. A 1. Army Corps Christmas Regimental Cap Badge, c.1914; Constructed of gilt bronze; dual prongs fully preserved on the reverse; unmarked; measuring 26 mm (h) x 40 mm (h); in overall better than very fine condition. Austria, Empire. An Unknwon Austrian Imperial Regimental Badge; Constructed of zink; horizontal pinback; measuring 30 mm (w) x 25 mm (h); a worn example in fine condition. Austria, Empire. A 3. Iron Corps Regimental Badge, c.1917; Constructed of zink; vertical pinback; maker marked “Gurschner, Wien” on the reverse; measuring 36 mm (w) x 32 mm (h); 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.

