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(Eechelaafkrounenuerden). Instituted 1841. 1841-Present Issue. Likely of French manufacture, in silver gilt consisting of a white enameled Cross Patée, with obverse centre featuring the cypher of Wilhelm II King of the Netherlands in silver gilt, with finely enameled green background, mirrored reverse, hallmarked on both integral ball suspension and elongated loop with Dutch import/duty mark "vreemd" for used imported objects between 1906 and 1953, measuring 49.78 mm (w) x 55.22 mm (h - inclusive of integral ball), on original neck ribbon, with loss of gilt and light contact to enamels, otherwise very fine.
Footnote: The Order of the Oaken Crown was established by Wilhelm II King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg by Grand Ducal Decree on December 29, 1841. It is the oldest Order in Luxembourg. It is currently conferred upon civilians and military personnel of Luxembourg, as well as foreigners, in recognition of exceptional achievements.
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.