Saxony. A Military Order of St. Henry, Knight’s Cross, c.1918-1921, by Alfred Roesner

Variant with St. Henry wielding a tri-pronged scepter. A fine example of a 1918-1921 issue Saxon Military Order of St. Henry Knight’s Cross (Kurfürstlich Sächsischer Militär-St. Heinrichs Orden Ritterkreuz); a silver gilt knight’s cross; the obverse with a central enamel medallion, depicting St. Henry wielding a tri-pronged scepter, surrounded by a blue enameled ring, inscribed “Frid(ericus), Aug(ustus) d(ei) Garatia) Rex Sax(oniae) Instrauravit (Latin - Frederick August by the Grace of God, King of Saxony); with the outer edges of the Maltese cross in white enamels and green enameled florets between the arms of the cross; the reverse with a silver gilt and enamel center applique, surrounded by a blue enameled ring, inscribed “Virtuti in Bello” (Latin - For bravery in war); suspended from a swivel crown suspension; with a horizontally-pierced ball and ring suspension;, with a correct replacement ribbon, maker marked “R” for “Alfred Roesner, Dresden” on the bottom edge of the cross, measuring 38.85 mm (w) x 56.56 mm (h), with its gilt finish mostly worn off due to age, but in overall near mint 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.