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Saxe-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order, Grand Cross with Swords Case, by C.W. Löffler

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Saxe-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order, Grand Cross with Swords Case, by C.W. Löffler

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Saxe-Ernestine, Duchy. A House Order, Grand Cross with Swords Case, by C.W. Löffler

(Sachsen-Ernestinischer Hausorden, Großkreuz Etui). Instituted 25 December 1833 by Duke Friedrich of Saxe-Altenburg, Duke Ernst I of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, and Duke Bernhard II of Saxe-Meiningen. (1833-1918 Issue). An original presentation case of issue for a Saxe-Ernestine House Order Grand Cross with Swords Set, constructed of a hard burgundy faux leather, the obverse presents the gilt coat of arms and motto FIDELITER ET CONSTANTER (FAITHFUL AND STEADFAST), surrounded by a decorative scroll border, the interior of the lid presents white silk lining, with a recessed, green velvet medal bed, removable for storage of sash, with functional hook and clasp, maker marked on reverse with sticker for C.W. LÖFFLER, HOFBUCHBINDER, MEININGEN, measuring 13.2 cm (w) x 24.2 cm (l) x 3.8 cm (h), presenting mild scuffing, and in near extremely fine condition.

Footnote: Only 27 Grand Cross sets with swords were awarded between 1914 and 1918.

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.