This item is part of The Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection. Click Here to view all items in this collection.
(Орден «Святого Георгия»). Instituted 1769 by Empress Catherine the Great. A Mid 20th Century Grand Cross Sash in silk, consisting of alternating 19 mm black and yellow stripes, with thin yellow borders along each edge, gathered with 15mm miniature ribbon at end, measuring 103mm (w) x 860mm (l), glue residue and minor tears at ends, slight fraying along edges, near extremely 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.

