Liechtenstein, Dukedom. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross, by Anton Reiterer, c.1937

(Fürstlich Liechtensteinischer Verdienstorden, Großkreuz). Instituted on 22.7.1937 by Duke Franz I. (Issued 1937-Present). A silver gilt medallion cross pattee constructed of silver gilt and blue and red enameled arms, with a central blue enameled medallion bearing the gilt monogram “L” for “Liechtenstein, surrounded by a red ring of enamels, the reverse with a similiar central blue enameled medallion, inscribed with the gilt royal monogram of Franz I, surrounded by a red ring of enamels, suspended from a ring and broad loop for suspension from tis period original neck ribbon, measuring 62.92 mm (w) x 68.65 mm (h). Accompanied by the star of the order, constructed of silver faceted rays, the obverse constructed of silver gilt and blue and red enameled arms, with a central blue enameled medallion bearing the gilt monogram “L” for “Liechtenstein, surrounded by a red ring of enamels, the reverse plain, with a broad vertical pinback - marked “A-R” for “Anton Reiterer” and “800” for silver content, with a functional hinge and catch assembly, also marked “Anton Reiterer Juwilier, Wien IX, Schubertg. 24” on the reverse, measuring 94.63 mm (w) x 94.49 mm (h), weighing 94.0 grams, in overall better than very fine 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.