This item is part of The Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection. Click Here to view all items in this collection.
A lot of eleven commemorative medals, including a Proclamation of the Third Republic Commemorative Medal 1870, bronze gilt, measuring 14.3 mm (w) in diameter, integral suspension). A Homeland in Danger, Decay of the Emperor and Proclamation of the Third Republic Medal 1870, bronze gilt, measuring 23.3 mm in diameter, integral suspension. A General Trochu and the Proclamation of the Third Republic Commemorative Medal 1870, bronze gilt, measuring 14.3 mm in diameter, integral suspension. A General Ulrich and the Heroic Defence of the City of Strasbourg Commemorative Medal, bronze gilt, measuring 23.3 mm in diameter, integral suspension. A Commander Franchetti, Killed at the Battle of Champigny Commemorative Medal 1870, bronze gilt, measuring 23.3 mm in diameter, integral suspension. A Medal Commemorating the Union of the French Mobile Guard in Paris, September 1870, bronze, measuring 21.5 mm in diameter, integral suspension. A Medal Commemorating the Union of the French Mobile Guard in Paris According to the Test of Dupré, bronze gilt, measuring 23.8 mm in diameter, integral suspension. An Establishment of the Government of National Defence Commemorative Medal 1870, bronze gilt, measuring 23.5 mm in diameter, integral suspension. A Citizen J. Favre, Member of the Government of National Defence Commemorative Medal 1870-1871, bronze gilt, measuring 28 mm in diameter, integral suspension. Two Medals Denouncing the Second Republic Reign of Napoleon III and Celebrating the Creation of the Third Republic, 1851-1870, bronze, measuring 27 mm in diameter and silvered metal, measuring 27.2 mm in diameter, both with an integral suspension. Ranging from fine to near 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.