This item is part of The Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection. Click Here to view all items in this collection.
Selective Service Medal in bronze, measuring 31 mm (w), on original ribbon with horizontally pierced integral suspension, with accompanying ribbon bar and button award, near mint. In original case of issue, very fine. United States Navy Good Conduct Medal in bronze, measuring 32 mm (w) x 40 mm (h- inclusive of bar suspension), on original ribbon and contained within original box of issue, very fine. A World War Two Victory Medal in bronze, measuring 31 mm (w) x 40 mm (h- inclusive of horizontally pierced suspension ring), mint. A European, African, Middle Eastern Campaign Medal in bronze, measuring 32 mm (w) x 36 mm (h-inclusive of horizontally peirced integral suspenion), on period ribbon with broach, extremely fine. In original box of issue, from the U.S. Mint. A Case for the Distinguished Service Medal, c.1945, leather bound with strong hinge, very 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.