Germany. A First and Second War German Medal Bar

A first and second war German medal bar with four medals, awards, and decorations, consisting of 1) An Iron Cross 1914 Second Class; “Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2. Klasse”; a cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension; the obverse with a raised central “W”, with the re-institution date “1914” in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse with a central oak-leaf branch consisting of three oak leaves, with the original institution date “1813” in raised numbers on the lower arm, a raised Prussian crown on the upper arm, with “FW” in equally raised lettering directly below; measuring 42.07 mm x 42.16 mm. 2) A War Merit Cross Second Class; “Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse mit Schwertern”; Maltese cross in bronzed tombak; on loop for suspension; the obverse with crossed swords between the arms of the cross and a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with a raised mobile swastika in the center; the reverse with a circular raised border of oak leaves bearing the institution date “1939” in raised numbering; with the reverse marked “3,20” in hand writing; measuring 47.60 mm x 47.37 mm. 3) A Hindenburg Cross; “Ehrenkreuz des Weltkriegs 1914/1918”; a bronzed metal cross pattée with crossed swords between the arms of the cross; the obverse inscribed with “1914/1918” within an open-ended laurel wreath; the reverse plain; maker marked “R.V.67 Pforzheim”; measuring 37.91 mm x 37.69 mm. 4) A Commemorative Westwall medal; an oval bronze medal; the obverse depicting a concrete bunker in grassy fields, with a crossed sword and shovel directly above, with a national eagle clutching a mobile swastika within its talons, all surrounded by a border of oak leaves; the reverse inscribed “Für Arbeit zum schutze Deutschlands”, surrounded by a border of oak leaves; on a loop for suspension; measuring 40.77 mm x 33.03 mm; all mounted on a German style medal bar; with a medal backer (magnetic); horizontal pinback; measuring 120 mm x 40 mm; in overall extremely 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.