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1876-1918 Issue. (Albrechtsorden Ritterkreuz 2. Klasse). A beautiful Latin cross in silver with white enameled arms; the obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing the leftward facing bust of Herzog Albrecht in Gold, surrounded by a blue enameled ring inscribed “Albertus Animous” (Latin - Albert the Merciful), along with arabesques towards the bottom of the enameled ring all in gold; the reverse with a crowned royal coat of arms in gold, surrounded by a blue enameled ring, dated “1850”, along with arabesques; on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; an unmarked example; measuring 34.04 mm (w) x 38.85 mm (h); weighing 14.0 grams; a small chip in the blue enameled ring on the reverse; in otherwise near mint condition. Accompanied by case of issue, wood wrapped in brown leather, gold embossed detailing, interior silk lid marked by G.A.Scharffenberg, velvet medal bed, extremely 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.