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1952 - Present. (Ehrenzeichen für Verdienste um die Republic Österreich, Großes Silbernes Ehrenzeichen am Bande). A Silver Grade Grand Cross Set consisting of a star and a cross; the star with eight tips, constructed of silvered bronze; the obverse decorated by a bronze gilt Austrian coat of arms, surrounded by the coat of arms of all nine states in enamels; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge/catch assembly; maker marked “Anton Reiterer Juwilier Wien IX. Schubertring 24” on the reverse; measuring 96.89 mm (w) x 97.89 mm (h); weighing 99.0 grams. The cross in the shape of a Maltese cross constructed of bronze gilt and white and red enamels; suspended from a bronze gilt Austrian coat of arms, surrounded by the coat of arms of all nine states in enamels; measuring 49.85 mm (w) x 49.71 mm (h); suspended from its period original ribbed sash; in virtually mint condition.
Footnote: This Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria, Grand Decoration in Silver was awarded a total of four times - Gabi Burgstaler (Head of the Salzburg State Government), Michael Häupl (Mayor of Vienna), Leopold Maderthaner (Politician), and Karl Otto Pöhl (President of the German National Bank).
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.