This item is part of The Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection. Click Here to view all items in this collection.
In bronze, engraver marked ""M. LORDONNOIS"" on the obverse, measuring 36 mm, original ribbon, extremely fine.
Footnote: The Medal of Solidarity was instituted in 1918 and although Panama played no active part in the Great War, they did award this medal in solidarity to the allies, Panama having previously declared war on Germany on April 7, 1917. The award was issued in three grades: Gold (silver gilt) to commanders in chief; Silver with a rosette to Generals and senior officers; and Bronze to officers and other ranks. Numbers awarded were reportedly one hundred to each of the allied countries, produced in limited quantities.
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.

