Prussia. An Order of the Red Eagle, Second Class Star, by Hossauer, c.1860

(Preußische Rote Adlerorden Bruststern zur II. Klasse). A silver star with a gold cross pattee with four white enameled arms; the obverse with an enameled Brandenburg crowned eagle, surrounded by a broad white enameled ring, inscribed “Sincere et Constanter” (Latin - Sincere and Persistent) in gold lettering; the reverse with a vertical pin, and a functional hinge/catch assembly; marked by perhaps the foremost maker of Prussian orders, “15 Löth Hossauer, Berlin” on the reverse; measuring 73.63 mm (w) x 73.77 mm (h); weighing 43.1, with enamel repair to centre surround, centre apploque slighly loose, in overall 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.