This item is part of The Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection. Click Here to view all items in this collection.
Dedication of the New York State Monument in 1920 for the Civil War Battle of Antietam of 1862 Medal (bronze gilt, maker marked "BASTIEN BROS. CO. ROCHESTER. N.Y." on the reverse, 30.5 mm (w) x 47.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension); "From Acorns Spring Oaks" Badge (bronze, unmarked, 37.5 mm (w) x 38.2 mm (h), ring suspension); 76th Regiment New York State Volunteers Association Medal (silvered nickel with red and blue enamels, unmarked, 39.2 mm (w) x 41.8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension); Army & Navy Union Membership Lapel Badge (bronze gilt, unmarked, 17 mm (w) x 19.5 mm (h), screwback button hole attachment); United States Selective Service System Legal Advisor Lapel Badge (blackened copper, unmarked, 16 mm, screwback button hole attachment); United States Selective Service System Medical Advisor Lapel Badge (blackened copper, 16 mm, maker marked "D. GARD CO. WORCESTER, MASS.", on the screwback button hole attachment); Eagle with Shield, Laurel Leaves and Arrows Hanger (bronze gilt, unmarked, 40 mm (w) x 19.5 mm (h), with suspension bar and horizontal pinback on the reverse); and Eagle with Crossed Cannons and Cannonballs Hanger (bronze gilt, unmarked, 40 mm (w) x 20.5 mm (h), with suspension bar and horizontal pinback on the reverse). Ranging from very fine to 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.

