This item is part of The Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection. Click Here to view all items in this collection.
(Deutsches und Österreichisches Abzeichen). Includes a Red Cross boutonniere, constructed of gilded bronze with multi-coloured enamels, unmarked, measuring 16.5 in diameter, in extremely fine condition; a 1914/1915 Steiermark Warrior’s League badge, constructed gilded bronze with multi-coloured enamels, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 21 mm (w) x 24 (h), in very fine condition; a patriotic lion rampant badge, constructed of gilded bronze with multi-coloured enamels, unmarked, measuring 20 mm (w) x 29 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition; a biplane badge, constructed of aluminum, horizontal pinback, measuring 44 mm (w) x 15.5 mm (h), in very fine condition; an English Channel German propaganda badge, constructed of gilded bronze with blue enamel, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 20 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition, and; a Prussian Dragoon badge, constructed of gilded bronze with black enamel, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 20.5 mm (w) x 20.5 mm (h), in 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.

