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(Орден Књаза Данила I/Orden Knjaza Danila I). Instituted in 1853. Type II. (1861 -1918 Issue). In silver; the arms constructed of white, red, and blue alternating enamels, the obverse with a round central red enamelled medallion depicting the royal cipher of Danilo I in silver gilt, circumscribed Danilo I, Prince of Montenegro in Cryllic script, surrounded by a ring of red and white enamels, as well as a silver sun rays, the reverse with a similar central medallion, dated 1852/1853, circumscribed For Independence of Montenegro in Cyrillic script, surrounded by a ring of red and white enamels, as well as a silver sun rays, with a silver gilt swivel crown, ring, and broad double loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, an unmarked example however likely manufactured by V. Mayer, measuring 50.90 mm (w) x 73.85 mm (h) with its swivel crown suspension, light contact marks on the enamels, but without chips or flakes of any kind, with light wear to the gilt on the crown, very fine.
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.